(A) Pursuant to G.S. 160D-1201, it is hereby declared that there exists in the village, housing which is unfit for human habitation due to:
(1) Dilapidation;
(2) Defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents and other calamities;
(3) Lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities; or
(4) Other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary for the occupants thereof or of neighboring dwellings or for other residents of the village.
(B) It is further declared that the existence of such unfit housing is dangerous and detrimental to the health, safety and morals, and otherwise inimical to the welfare of, the residents of the village.
(C) In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the village as authorized by G.S. Ch. 160D, Art. 12 (G.S. 160D-1201 et seq.), it is the purpose of this subchapter to establish and enforce minimum standards of fitness for the existence and initial and continued occupancy of all buildings used for human habitation, and for the protection of occupants of neighboring housing and other residents of the village, as expressly authorized by G.S. 160D-1205.
(Res., passed 6-28-23)