(A) The amount of the cost of any repairs, alterations or improvements, or of vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the officer shall be a lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. Such lien shall be filed, have priority and be collected in the same manner as the lien for special assessments established by G.S. Ch. 160A, Article 10.
(B) If the real property upon which the cost was incurred is located in an incorporated city, then the amount of the cost is also a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the city limits or within one mile thereof except for the owner's primary residence. The additional lien provided in this division is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(C) If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the public officer, the city shall sell the materials of the dwelling, and any personal property, fixtures, or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling, and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition, and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the superior court by the officer, shall be secured in a manner directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the local government to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.
(2009 Code, § 153.40) (Ord. passed 6-11-2002; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)