(A) Lien. The cost of any repairs, alterations, or improvements, or of vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the Officer pursuant to this article, shall be a lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. Such lien shall be filed, having priority, and be collected in the same manner as the lien for special assessments established by G.S. Ch. 160A, Art. 10 (G.S. §§ 160A-216 et seq.), and may also include the reasonable cost of attorneys' fees for nuisance abatement pursuant to G.S. § 9-18. Such lien, if against real property located within the town limits, is also a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the town limits or within 1 mile thereof except for the owner's primary residence. This additional lien is junior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(B) Disposition. If the building is demolished or removed by the Officer, the Officer shall sell the materials of the building, and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the building, and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the demolition or removal and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court by the Officer, shall be secured in a manner directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court.
(Ord. 11-9, passed 9-12-2011)