(A) It is hereby found and declared that there exist nonresidential buildings and/or structures in the corporate limits of the town which pose an unreasonable danger to the town and its citizens. In order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the town and its citizens, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish minimum standards of maintenance, sanitation, and safety relating to nonresidential buildings or structures, as expressly authorized by G.S. § 160D-1129.
(B) This chapter provides for the repair, closing, or demolition of nonresidential buildings or structures as a result of a public necessity caused by conditions that are dangerous and injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(Prior Code, § 1701) (Ord. 22-01-02, passed 1-6-2022)