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§ 91.03  EXEMPTIONS.
   Any function sanctioned by the Town Board, such as athletic events, outdoor dramas, street dances, circuses and carnivals, should be exempt from this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 8-1-1994)
§ 91.04  EFFECTIVE DATE.
   This subchapter shall be in full force 30 days after its publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the town.
(Ord. passed 8-1-1994)
WEEDS AND GRASS; ACCUMULATION
OF REFUSE
§ 91.15  CONDITIONS CONSTITUTING NUISANCE.
   The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other parcel of land within the corporate limits is hereby declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to the public health or safety and to constitute a public nuisance:
   (A)   The uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds or grass to a height in excess of 24 inches causing or threatening to cause a hazard detrimental to the public health or safety;
   (B)   Any accumulation of rubbish, trash or junk causing or threatening to cause a fire hazard, or causing or threatening to cause the accumulation of stagnant water, threatening to cause the inhabitation therein of rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
   (C)   Any accumulation of animal or vegetable matter that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors or by the inhabitancy therein of rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
   (D)   The open storage of any abandoned ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish or similar items; and
   (E)   Any condition detrimental to the public health which violates the rules and regulations of the county’s Health Department.
(Ord. passed 9-11-1995)
§ 91.16  INVESTIGATION; NOTICE; ORDER TO ABATE.
   (A)   The Town Clerk, upon notice from any person of the possible existence of any of the conditions described in § 91.15 of this chapter, shall cause to be made by the appropriate town official, such investigation as may be necessary to determine whether conditions exist which may constitute a public nuisance as declared in § 91.15 of this chapter.
   (B)   If it appears that such conditions exist, the Town Clerk shall cause to be delivered or mailed to the owner of the property upon which the conditions exist a notice stating the reasons why the conditions may constitute a violation. The owner or any party in interest shall have the right to contest the violation within 15 days after receiving notice if he or she gives notice to the Town Clerk that they want to appear before the Town Board at its next regular scheduled meeting and give evidence relevant to the matter.
   (C)   If a determination is made by the Town Clerk or Town Board of Commissioners that such conditions constituting a public nuisance exist, the Town Clerk shall notify, in writing, the owner of the premises in question of the conditions constituting such public nuisance and shall order the prompt abatement thereof within 15 days from the receipt of such written notice.
(Ord. passed 9-11-1995)
§ 91.17  ABATEMENT BY TOWN.
   If the owner, having been ordered to abate such a public nuisance, fails, neglects or refuses to abate or remove the condition constituting the nuisance within 15 days from receipt of said order, the Town Clerk shall cause said condition to be removed or otherwise remedied by having employees of the town or their agents to go upon said premises and remove or otherwise abate such nuisance under the supervision of an officer or employee designated by the Town Clerk.
(Ord. passed 9-11-1995)
§ 91.18  COSTS TO BE PAID BY OWNER; CHARGES A LIEN ON PREMISES.
   (A)   The actual cost incurred by the town in removing or otherwise remedying a public nuisance shall be charged to the owner of such lot or parcel of land, and it shall be the duty of the Tax Collector to mail a statement of such charges to the owner or other person in possession of such premises with instructions that such charges are due and payable within 30 days from the receipt thereof.
   (B)   In the event charges for the removal or abatement of a public nuisance are not paid within 30 days after the receipt of a statement of charges as provided for in § 91.16(C) of this chapter, such charges shall become a lien upon the land or premises where the public nuisance existed and shall be collected as unpaid taxes, as provided in G.S. § 160A-193.
(Ord. passed 9-11-1995)
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