HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1094Planning & Enforcement or designee finds that there is imminent danger to life or other property, he
may order that corrective action be taken in such lesser period as may be feasible.
State law references: Similar provisions, G.S. § 153A-369.
Sec. 4-138. Appeal; finality of order not appealed.
An owner who has received an order under Section 4-137 may appeal from the order to the board of
commissioners by giving written notice of appeal to the Director of Planning &
Enforcement or designee and to the clerk within ten (10) days following the day the order is issued. In
the absence of an appeal, the order of the dueeter-�s Director of Planning & Enforcement or
designee is final. The board of commissioners shall hear any appeal within a reasonable time and may
affirm, modify and affirm, or revoke the order.
State law references: Similar provisions, G.S. § 153A-370.
Sec, 4-139. Failure to comply with final order.
If the owner of a building or structure fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to section 4-137
from which no appeal has been taken, or fails to comply with an order of the board of commissioners
following an appeal, he is guilty of a misdemeanor.
State law references: Similar provisions, G.S. § 153A-371.
See. 4-140. Enforcement.
Whenever a violation is denominated a misdemeanor under the provisions of this division, the county,
either in addition to or in lieu of other remedies, may initiate any appropriate action or proceeding to
prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation or to prevent the occupancy of the building or structure
involved.
State law references: Similar provisions, G.S. § 153A-372.
Sec 4-141. General penalty continuing violations. Penalties as prescribed in Sec 1-7 & Sec 1-8 ofthe
Iredell County Code
(Ord. of 11.4-97)
State law references: Violations of county ordinances generally deemed misdemeanors punishable as
prescribed above, G.S. § 14-4. See also G.S. § 153A-123, prescribing alternate methods for enforcement
of ordinances and authorizing the making of each day's continuing violation a separate offense;
injunction, G.S. § 1485 et seq.; liability of defendant in criminal actions, G.S. H 6.47, 6.48.
Sec. 4-142. DEFINITIONS.,
Abandoned Buildings or Structures: Any building or structure whether designed and intended for
.. .. l ____.-___, __ other .__ which is vacant active use, r.onrdless ofourpose Or
residential, commercial, � �--------- -- - - -
reason which is determined by the Building Oficial to be unfit based on the standards as set forth in
this article.
Building Any structure that encloses a space used for sheltering any occupancy /including ones
sheds etc.)
Building Code OfCiah 4uy olBe4 ' ee Wwd by A P NorM G-'""` Gole- The Director of Planning & Enforcement or designee.
Deteriorated/Dilavidated• Any buildine or structure that is unfit for human habitation, unsafe. a Bre
or safety hazard ora health hazard and which cannot be repaired altered or improved to corrrgk with
the building codes at a cost not in excess of fifty percent ofits current value as determined by the
Building Code Oflieial.
Inspector.- The Director of Planning & Enforcement or designee.
Manufactured Building Any building or structure which is manufactured off site and then installed
on a property including a Manufactured Home.
Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) • A structure transportable in one or more sections. which in the
traveling mode is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length ar when erected
on site is 320 or more square feet and which is built an a Permanent chassis and designed to be used
as a dwelling with or without Permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities.
includine the lumbinirheating air conditioning and electrical systems centalned therein.