(A) As provided by G.S. § 160A-439(i), the amount of the cost of any repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the code enforcement official pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be a lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. Such lien shall be filed, have the same priority and be collected as the lien for special assessment provided in G.S. Ch. 160A, Art. 10.
(B) The amount of the cost of repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition expended by the code enforcement official is also a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the city limits except for the owner’s primary residence. The additional lien provided in this division (B) is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(C) If the nonresidential building or structure is removed or demolished by the code enforcement official, he or she shall offer for sale the recoverable materials of the building or structure and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the building or structure and shall credit the proceeds of the sale, if any, against the cost of the removal or demolition, and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court by the code enforcement official, shall be secured in a manner directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the City Council to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.
(Ord. passed 9- -2010)