(A)
The following enumerated and described conditions are hereby found, deemed and declared to constitute a detriment, danger and hazard to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the town and are found, deemed and declared to be public nuisances wherever the same may exist and the creation, maintenance or failure to abate by the property owner any nuisances is hereby declared unlawful:
(1) The uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds or grass to a height in excess of 12 inches, causing or threatening to cause a hazard detrimental to the public health or safety or welfare;
(2) Any accumulation of rubbish, trash, or junk causing or threatening to cause a fire hazard; or causing or threatening to cause the accumulation of stagnant water; or causing or threatening to cause the inhabitation therein of rats, mice, snakes, or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
(3) Any accumulation of animal or vegetable matter that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors or by the inhabitance therein of rats, mice, snakes, or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
(4) A place of heavy growth of vines, shrubs, noxious vegetation, or weeds or grasses over 12 inches in height, which lies between the abutting property line and the curb, or if there is no curb, the edge of pavement, of the nearest street; and/or
(5) Any condition detrimental to the public health which violates the rules and regulations of the county Health Department. These complaints shall be forwarded to the county Health Department.
(B) Penalties shall be issued in compliance with § 91.99. The town may also have the conditions removed or otherwise remedied by having employees of the town to go upon the premises and remove or otherwise abate the nuisance under the supervision of an officer or employee appointed by the Town Manager. The cost of such work shall be charged to the property owner. The property owner may also request that the town remove the conditions upon agreeing to pay for the abatement. All costs may be recovered in compliance with § 91.99(F).
(Prior Code, § 8-4001) (Ord. passed 9-14-2000; Ord. passed 4-10-2003; Ord. passed 9-21-2006; Ord. passed - -)
Penalty, see § 91.99
Statutory reference:
Abatement of public health nuisances, see G.S. § 160A-193