Section
Abandoned Structures
95.01 Findings and purpose
95.02 Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer duties
95.03 Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer powers
95.04 Enforcement standards
95.05 Enforcement investigation; violation notice; hearing procedure
95.06 Methods of service
95.07 Procedure after hearing
95.08 Owner right to petition superior court
95.09 Remedies for failure to comply
95.10 Procedure for in rem remedy
95.11 Cost of procedure as property lien
95.12 Alternative remedies permitted
ABANDONED STRUCTURES
It is hereby found that there exists within the town abandoned structures which the Board of Alderpersons finds to be hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the town due to the attraction of insects or rodents, conditions creating a fire hazard, dangerous conditions constituting a threat to children, or frequent use by vagrants as living quarters in the absence of sanitary facilities. Therefore, pursuant to the authority granted by G.S. § 160A-441, it is the intent of this chapter to provide for the repair, closing or demolition of any abandoned structures in accordance with the same provisions and procedures as are set forth by law for the repair, closing or demolition of dwellings unit for human habitation.
(Ord. passed 11-17-2003)
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