(A) Subject to the exception noted in § 150.55(C), if the preliminary investigation discloses evidence that a building is in violation of the minimum standards, the code enforcement officer shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner of and parties in interest in the nonresidential building or structure a complaint stating the charges and containing a notice that a hearing will be held before the Zoning Administrator at a place within the county scheduled not less than ten days nor more than 30 days after the serving of the complaint. The owner shall have the right to file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the place and time fixed in the complaint notice. Any person desiring to do so may attend such hearing and give evidence relevant to the matter being heard. The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity shall not be controlling in hearings under this section but any evidence received must be relevant and material. Following the hearing, the Zoning Administrator shall dismiss the complaint if no violation is determined. If the Zoning Administrator finds that violations of this subchapter exist, the Zoning Administrator shall order compliance setting forth a maximum of up to 90 days within which to correct the violations.
(B) Any order issued following the hearing shall state, in writing, findings of fact in support of the Zoning Administrator’s determination and shall be served upon the property owner.
(C) Any orders issued under this section shall be subject to the procedures and limitations set forth in G.S. § 160A-439(e), which is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth herein verbatim.
(Ord. 2016-03-02, passed 3-28-2016; Ord. 2017-02-02, passed 2-13-2017)