(A) In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the town and its extraterritorial area as authorized by G.S. Ch. 160D, Art. 12, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish minimum standards of fitness for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings used for human habitation, as expressly authorized by G.S. § 160D-1205.
(B) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing housing and to all housing hereafter constructed within the Town of Zebulon and its extraterritorial jurisdiction as shown on the official extraterritorial boundary map recorded with the Register of Deeds of Wake County. This chapter establishes minimum requirements for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings and structures used for human habitation, and does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of buildings, equipment or facilities except as provided in this chapter.
(1985 Code, § 153.02) (Ord. 2021-65, passed 5-3-2021)