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)
The Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Officer is hereby designated as the town officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Officer:
(A) To locate abandoned structures within the town and determine which structures are in violation of this chapter;
(B) To take action pursuant to this chapter as may be necessary to provide for the repair, closing or demolition of these structures;
(C) To keep an accurate record of all enforcement proceedings begun pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and
(D) To perform other duties as may be prescribed herein or assigned to him or her by the Board of Alderpersons.
(Ord. passed 11-17-2003)
The Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to exercise the powers as may be necessary to carry out the intent of the provisions of this chapter, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:
(A) To investigate the condition of buildings within the town in order to determine which structures are abandoned and in violation of this chapter;
(B) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making inspections at all reasonable times;
(C) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence; and
(D) To designate other officers, agents and employees of the town as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 11-17-2003)
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