If the owner of a building that has been condemned as unsafe pursuant to G.S. § 160D-1119 fails to take prompt, corrective action, the Building Inspector shall by certified or registered mail to his or her last known address or by personal service, give him or her written notice:
(A) The building is in a condition that appears:
(1) To constitute a fire or safety hazard;
(2) To be dangerous to life, health or other property;
(3) Is likely to cause or contribute to blight, disease, vagrancy, or danger to children; or
(4) Has a tendency to attract persons intent on criminal activities or other activities that would constitute a public nuisance;
(B) An administrative hearing will be held before the inspector at a designated place and time, not later than ten days after the date of notice, at which time the owner is entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and/or
(C) Following the hearing, the inspector may issue any order to repair, close, vacate or demolish the building that appears appropriate. If the name or whereabouts of the owner cannot, after due diligence, be discovered, the notice shall be considered properly and adequately served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside of the building in question at least ten days before the day of the hearing and a notice of the hearing is published at least once not later than one week before the hearing, as provided in G.S. § 160D-1121.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)