It shall be unlawful for the owner of anydwelling or dwelling unit to fail, neglect, or refuse to repair, alter or improve the same, or to vacate and close and remove or demolish the same, upon order of the Inspector duly made and served as herein provided, within the time specified in such order, and each day that any such failure, neglect, or refusal to comply with such order continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling or dwelling unit, with respect to which an order has been issued pursuant to section 14-70, to occupy or permit the occupancy of the same after the time prescribed in such order for its repair, alteration or improvement or its vacation and closing, and each day that such occupancy continues after such prescribed time shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. The violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor, as provided by G.S. § 14-4. In addition to the remedy specified in this and in other sections of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter may also be enforced by the town by injunction and order or abatement or by any other equitable remedy issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction, as specified in G.S. § 160D-1201 et seq. and 160D-404(c).
(Ord., passed 1-22-77; Am. Ord. 1845, passed 6-22-23)