If a building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this subchapter, the Building Inspector or any other appropriate authority of the City may, in addition to other remedies, institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct, or abate the violation, to prevent occupancy of the building, structure, or land , or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing remedies, and in addition thereto, the Building Inspector shall possess the power to issues citations for violations of this subchapter, following service of the written notice required by § 150.11, and, subject to review by the Board of Adjustment, furthermore shall have the power to assess any offender with a civil penalty in the amount as set forth in the City Fee Schedule per day for each such violation for so long as the violation remains unabated following issuance of the citation. The civil penalty may be recovered by the City, if not paid within 30 days after citation for violation, by a civil action in the nature of debt pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175(c).
(Ord. passed 7-25-2011)