If the owner fails to reimburse the town for the cost of remedying the public nuisance, within thirty days, after receipt of a statement or charges as provided for in § 92.06, the Town Council and/or its appointed Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to place a statutory notice of lien against the property for the cost of bringing the property into compliance with the ordinance (G.S. § 160A-93). The Town Council shall also be authorized to cancel any notice of lien filed that has been satisfied or is a clerical error. A property owner can challenge the filing of a lien by appeal to the Town Council within 30 days of receipt of the written notice of violation. The Town Council has the authority to cancel the lien if the alleged violation of this chapter was in error or did not exist. All proceeds received from the collection of penalties shall be deposited in the general fund.
(Ord. 502, passed 2-9-76; Am. Ord. passed 2-11- 80; Am. Ord. passed 3-8-93)