(A) G.S. § 160A-193 states a town shall have authority to summarily remove, abate or remedy everything in the town limits that is dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or public safety. The expense of the action shall be paid by the person in default. If the expense is not paid, a lien will be placed upon the land or premises where the nuisance occurred. A lien established pursuant to this division (A) shall have the same priority as and shall be collected as unpaid ad valorem taxes.
(B) The expense of the action is also a lien on any other real property owned within the town limits by the person in default, except for the person’s primary residence. A lien established pursuant to this division (B) is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment. This division (B) shall not apply if the person in default can show that the nuisance was created solely by the actions of another or an act of god.
(Ord. passed 2-19-2013)