After failure of an owner of a nonresidential building or structure to comply with an order of the Inspector issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and upon adoption by the Town Council of an ordinance authorizing and directing the owner to do so, as provided by G.S. § 160A-439(f) and § 153.022(D), the Inspector shall proceed to cause such nonresidential building or structure to be repaired, altered, or improved to comply with the minimum standards established by this chapter, or to be vacated and closed or to be removed or demolished, as directed by the ordinance of the Town Council. The Inspector may cause to be posted on the main entrance of any nonresidential building or structure which is to be vacated and closed a placard with the following words: "This building is unfit for any use; the use or occupation of this building for any purpose is prohibited and unlawful." Any person who occupies or knowingly allows the occupancy of a building or structure so posted shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2008-09-02, passed 9-2-08)