(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and in accordance with G.S. 160A-200.1, the Code Enforcement Supervisor or officer may notify a chronic violator that if the chronic violator’s property is determined to be a nuisance as defined in section 12-3-4 (B), (C) or (D), the city shall, without further notice in the calendar year in which the notice is given, take action to remedy the violation and the expense of the action shall become a lien upon the property and shall be collected as unpaid taxes.
(B) In accordance with G.S. 160A-200.1(b), notice shall be served by registered or certified mail. When service is attempted by registered or certified mail, a copy of the notice may also be sent by regular mail. Service shall be deemed sufficient if the registered or certified mail is unclaimed or refused, but the regular mail is not returned by the post office within ten days after the mailing. If service by regular mail is used, a copy of the notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected.
(C) A chronic violator’s property is no longer determined chronic when there have been no verified violations within 12 months of the last verified violation.
(Ord. No. 23-083, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)