(a) Findings. Under G.S. 160D-1117, the Town has the ability to make periodic inspections for hazardous or unlawful conditions. Upon the discovery of repeated violations and attempts to remedy such violations, that Town may establish a rental registration program.
(b) Purpose. Permitting will:
(1) Reduce the likelihood that these residential housing accommodations will become public nuisances in violation of G.S. 19-1(b) or Town ordinances;
(2) Promote responsible management of these housing accommodations;
(3) Assist in providing a safe community for residents and neighbors of these facilities;
(4) Safeguard property values;
(5) Reduce the likelihood that housing accommodations where such problems most frequently have arisen will remain occupied and uncorrected; and
(6) Expedite repair of residential housing accommodations where such problems arise.
(Ord. No. 08-04-07-001, § 1, 4-7-08; Ord. No. 14-02-19-002, § 3, 2-19-14; Ord. No. 17-02-06-002, § 1, 2-6-17)