(A) Pursuant to G.S. 160D-1201, it is hereby found and declared that there exists in the city dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such buildings or structures unsafe or unsanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety, morals, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the city.
(B) In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city as authorized by G.S. Chapter 160D, Article 12, it is the purpose of this article to establish minimum standards and requirements for the initial and continued occupancy of all dwellings used for human habitation, as expressly authorized by G.S. § 160D-1201–160D-1212. This section does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of buildings, equipment or facilities, except as provided in this chapter.
(C) The purpose of this article is to remedy and prevent the decay and deterioration of dwellings and to eliminate blighted neighborhoods by providing standards for dwellings for the protection of the life, health, safety, welfare and property of the general public and owners and occupants of dwellings.
(Ord. No. 23-082, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)