If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the Inspector, the Inspector shall sell the materials of the dwelling and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling, and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition, and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court of the county by the Inspector, shall be secured in a manner as may be directed by the Court, and shall be disbursed by the Court to the persons found to be entitled thereto; provided, however, that, nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit, in any way, the power of the municipality to define and declare nuisances, and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.
(Prior Code, § 4-160) (Ord. 19-22, passed 12-17-2019)
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see G.S. § 160A-443(6)