(A) If, after notice and hearing, the Housing Administrator determines that the dwelling under consideration is unfit for human habitation according to the standards herein set forth, he or she shall state in writing his or her findings of fact for the determination and shall issue and cause an order to be served upon all parties in interest as provided in § 151.20 below. The order shall contain a notice of right to appeal within ten days of the issuance of the order to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(1) Deteriorated dwelling. If the repair, alteration or improvement of the dwelling can be made at a cost no more than 55% of the present market value of the dwelling, the order shall require the owner, within a specified period of time not longer than 90 days, to repair, alter or improve the dwelling so as to render it safe. The order may also direct and require the owner to vacate and close the dwelling until the repairs, alterations or improvements have been made and/or the unsafe and dangerous character of the dwelling has been corrected.
(2) Dilapidated dwelling. If the repair, alteration or improvement cannot be made at a cost equal to or less than 55% of the present market value of the dwelling, the order shall require the owner, within a specified period of time no longer than 90 days, to either repair, alter or improve the dwelling so as to bring it into compliance with the standards set forth herein, or to demolish and remove the dwelling.
(B) If the dwelling is located in a historic district of the town and the Historic District Commission determines, after a public hearing as provided by ordinance, that the dwelling is of particular significance or value toward maintaining the character of the district, and the dwelling has not been condemned as unsafe, the order may require that the dwelling be vacated and closed consistent with G.S. § 160A-400.14(a).
(Ord. passed - -2007)