The cost of repairs, alterations, or improvements, or of vacating and closing, or of removal or demolition by the enforcement officer under the provisions of this chapter shall be a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred. The lien shall have the same priority and shall be collected as a lien for special assessment under G.S. Ch. 160A, Art. 10. The costs shall also be a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the town except for the owner’s primary residence; this additional lien is inferior to prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(Ord. 2011-05, passed 1-18-11)