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. § 160A-439. 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 to the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 2008-09-02, passed 9-2-08)