(A) Pursuant to G.S. § 160D-1201, it is hereby found and declared that there exist in the town's jurisdiction dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation; defects increasing the hazard of fire, accidents and other calamities; lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities; and other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, dangerous and detrimental to the welfare of the residents of the town.
(B) In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the town as authorized by G.S. §§ 160D-200; 160D-202; 160D-903, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish minimum standards and requirements for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings used for human habitation as expressly authorized by G.S. §§ 160D-1201 through 160D-1212. This section does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of buildings, equipment or facilities, except as provided in this chapter.
(C) The purpose of this chapter is to arrest, remedy and prevent the decay and deterioration of places of habitation and to eliminate blighted neighborhoods by providing standards for places of habitation for the protection of the life, health, safety, welfare and property of the general public and owners and occupants of places of habitation.
(Ord. passed 6-27-2022)