(A) In accordance with G.S. § 160D-1125, whenever any violation is denominated a misdemeanor under the provisions of this chapter, Greene County,
either in addition to or in lieu of other remedies, may initiate any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation or to prevent the occupancy of the building or structure involved.
(B) Removal of building. In the case of a building or structure declared unsafe under G.S. § 160D-1119 or an ordinance adopted pursuant to G.S. § 160D-1119, Greene County may, in lieu of taking action under division (A) of this section, cause the building or structure to be removed or demolished. The amounts incurred by Greene County in connection with the removal or demolition are a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred. The lien shall be filed, have the same priority, and be collected in the same manner as liens for special assessments provided in Article 10 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes. If the building or structure is removed or demolished by Greene County, Greene County shall sell the usable materials of the building and any personal property, fixtures, or appurtenances found in or attached to the building. Greene County shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition. Any balance remaining from the sale shall be deposited with the clerk of superior court of the county where the property is located and shall be disbursed by the court to the person found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court.
(C) Additional lien. The amounts incurred by Greene County in connection with the removal or demolition are also a lien against any other real property owned by the owner of the building or structure and located within Greene County's planning and development regulation jurisdiction, and for cities without extraterritorial planning and development jurisdiction, within one mile of the city limits, except for the owner's primary residence. The provisions of division (B) of this section apply to this additional lien, except that this additional lien is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(D) Nonexclusive remedy. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit the power of Greene County to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.
(Ord. passed 6-21-21)