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§ 154.40 STOP ORDERS.
   Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this chapter, the Building Inspector or Development Services Officer may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work. The stop order shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons for the stoppage and the conditions under which the work may be resumed. Violation of a stop order constitutes a misdemeanor.
(‘85 Code, § 8-4.4d.2.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5- 22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18; Am. Ord. 20-11, passed 9-3-20) Penalty, see § 154.99
§ 154.41 REVOCATION OF PERMITS.
   The local Building Inspector and Development Services Officer may revoke and require the return of the development permit by notifying the permit-holder in writing stating the reason for revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with the requirements of state or local laws; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit. Any permit mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable state or local law may also be revoked.
(‘85 Code, § 8-4.4d.3.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18; Am. Ord. 20-11, passed 9-3-20)
§ 154.42 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS.
   The local Building Inspector and each member of his or her Inspections Department shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
('85 Code, § 8-4.4d.4.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18)
§ 154.43 VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED.
   When the local Building Inspector or Development Services Officer finds violations of applicable state and local laws, it shall be his or her duty to notify the owner of the building of the violation. The owner shall immediately remedy the violations of law.
(‘85 Code, § 8-4.4d.5.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18; Am. Ord. 20-11, passed 9-3-20) Penalty, see § 154.99
§ 154.44 FAILURE TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION.
   If the owner of a building or property shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the Building Inspector or Development Services Officer shall give him or her written notice, by certified or registered mail to his or her last known address or by personal service:
   (A)   That the building or property is in violation of this chapter.
   (B)   That a hearing will be held before the local Building Inspector or Development Services Officer at a designated place or time, no later than ten days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by council and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter.
   (C)   That following the hearing, the local Building Inspector or Development Services Officer may issue such order to alter, vacate, or demolish the building, or to remove fill as appears appropriate.
(‘85 Code, § 8-4.4d.6.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18; Am. Ord. 20-11, passed 9-3-20) Penalty, see § 154.99
§ 154.45 ORDER TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION.
   If, upon a hearing held pursuant to the notice prescribed in § 154.44, the Building Inspector or Development Services Officer shall find that the building or development is in violation of this chapter, he or she shall make an order in writing to the owner, requiring the owner to remedy the violation within such period, not less than 60 days, as the Building Inspector or Development Services Officer may prescribe; provided, that where the Building Inspector or Development Services Officer finds that there is imminent danger to life or other property, he or she may order that corrective action be taken in such lesser period as may be feasible.
(‘85 Code, § 8-4.4d.7.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18; Am. Ord. 20-11, passed 9-3-20)
§ 154.46 APPEAL.
   The owner who has received an order to take corrective action may appeal from the order to the local elected governing body by giving notice of appeal in writing to the Building Inspector and the Clerk within ten days following issuance of the final order. In the absence of an appeal, the order of the Building Inspector shall be final. The Board of Commissioners shall hear an appeal within a reasonable time and may affirm, modify and affirm, or revoke the order.
('85 Code, § 8-4.4d.8.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18)
§ 154.47 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ORDER. 
   If the owner of a building or property fails to comply with an order to take corrective action from which no appeal has been taken, or fails to comply with an order of the Board of Commissioners following an appeal, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to G.S. § 143-215.58 and shall be punished at the discretion of the court.
(‘85 Code, § 8-4.4d.9.) (Ord. 31, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 5-87, passed 3-24-87; Am. Ord. 06-06, passed 5-22-06; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 8-6-18) Penalty, see § 154.99
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