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Neither this chapter nor any of its provisions shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the town to define and declare nuisances and to cause their abatement by summary action or otherwise, or to enforce this chapter by criminal process as authorized by G.S. § 14-4 and § 150.34 below, and the enforcement of any remedy provided herein shall not prevent the enforcement of any other remedy or remedies provided herein or in other ordinances or laws.
(Ord. – § 18, passed 8-27-1990)
(A) All appeals which may be taken from decisions or orders of the Inspector pursuant to § 150.28(D) above shall be heard and determined by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(B) As the appeals body, the Board shall have the power to fix the times and places of its meetings, to adopt necessary rules of procedure and any other rules and regulations which may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties.
(C) The Board shall perform the duties prescribed by § 150.28(D) above and shall keep an accurate journal of all its proceedings.
(D) If the Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of more than 5 members, the Chairperson shall designate 5 members to hear appeals under this chapter.
(Ord. – § 19, passed 8-27-1990)
In the event any provision, standard or requirement of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any provision of any other ordinance or code of the town, the provision which establishes the higher standard or more stringent requirement for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the residents of the town shall prevail.
(Ord. – § 20, passed 8-27-1990)
(A) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling or dwelling unit to fail, neglect or refuse to repair, alter or improve the same, or to vacate and close and remove or demolish the same, upon order of the Inspector duly made and served as herein provided, within the time specified in the order. Each day that any like failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the order continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(B) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling or dwelling unit, with respect to which an order has been issued pursuant to § 150.28 above, to occupy or permit the occupancy of the same after the time prescribed in the order for its repair, alteration or improvement or its vacation and closing. Each day that the occupancy continues after the prescribed time shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(C) In addition to the penalty established by division (C) above, and the remedies provided by other provisions of this chapter, this chapter may be enforced by an appropriate equitable remedy issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. – § 21, passed 8-27-1990) Penalty, see § 150.99