(A) The Inspector is hereby designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to exercise the duties and powers herein prescribed. It shall be the duty of the Inspector to:
(1) Investigate the dwelling conditions, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units, located in the town, in order to determine which dwellings and dwelling units are unfit for human habitation, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to dwellings and dwelling units;
(2) Investigate any structures located in the town, in order to determine which structures are abandoned structures by reason of constituting a health or safety hazard, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to abandoned structures;
(3) Take action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing that is deteriorated;
(4) To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this chapter and an inventory of abandoned structures and of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness prescribed in this chapter; and
(5) To perform other duties as may be prescribed in this chapter.
(B) The Inspector is authorized to exercise powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter including the following:
(1) Investigate the dwelling conditions in the town in order to determine which dwellings are unfit for human habitation;
(2) Investigate structures in the town to determine which structures are abandoned structures;
(3) Administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(4) Enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections pursuant to G.S. § 160D-403(e); and
(5) Appoint and fix the duties of officers, agents and employees as he or she deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 21- , passed - -2021)