(A) If the owner of a building or structure that has been condemned as unsafe pursuant to § 151.21 shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the local inspector shall give him or her written notice, by certified or registered mail, to his or her last known address or by personal service that:
(1) The building or structure is in a condition that appears to constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health, or other property;
(2) A hearing will be held before the inspector at a designated place and time, not later than ten days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and
(3) Following the hearing, the inspector may issue the order to repair, close, vacate, or demolish the building or structure as appears appropriate.
(B) If the name or whereabouts of the owner cannot after due diligence be discovered, the notice shall be considered properly and adequately served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside of the building or structure in question at least ten days prior to the hearing, and a notice of the hearing is published in a newspaper having general circulation in the town at least once not later than one week prior to the hearing.
(1983 Code, § 6-31) (Ord. passed 2-26-1965)
Statutory reference:
Failure to take corrective action, see G.S. § 160A-428