(A) The inspector is hereby designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this article. It shall be the duty of the inspector to:
(1) Locate abandoned structures within the town and its extraterritorial jurisdiction and determine which structures are in violation of this article;
(2) Take such action pursuant to this article as may be necessary to provide for the repair, closing or demolition of such structures;
(3) Keep an accurate record of all enforcement proceedings begun pursuant to the provisions of this article and to keep a record of the results of inspections made under this article and an inventory of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness herein prescribed;
(4) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed in this article or assigned to him or her by the Mocksville Board of Commissioners.
(B) The inspector is granted and permitted such powers as may be necessary to carry out the intent and the provisions of this article, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this article:
(1) To investigate the conditions of buildings within the town and its extraterritorial jurisdiction in order to determine which structures are abandoned and in violation of this article;
(2) To obtain administrative search warrant(s) pursuant to G.S. § 15-27.2.
(3) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making inspections;
(4) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(5) To designate such other officers, agents and employees of the town as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this article;
(6) To investigate the 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 article with respect to such dwellings and dwelling units; and
(7) To take such action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated;
(Adopted 11-2-2021)