After failure of an owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit to comply with an order of the Inspector issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and upon adoption by the Council of an ordinance authorizing and directing him or her to do so as provided by G.S. § 160A-443 and § 151.15(C) of this chapter, the Inspector shall proceed to cause such dwelling or dwelling unit to be repaired, altered or improved to comply with the minimum standards of fitness established by this chapter or to be vacated and closed and removed or demolished, as directed by the ordinance of the Council and shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of such dwelling or dwelling unit a placard with the following words: "This building is unfit for human habitation; the use or occupation of this building for human habitation is prohibited and unlawful."
(1992 Code, § 151.17) (Ord. passed 8-13-1990)