§ 16-167. In rem action by inspector; placarding.

(a)

After failure of an owner of a structure to comply with an order of the inspector issued pursuant to the provisions of this article, and upon adoption by the board of commissioners of an ordinance authorizing and directing the inspector to do so, as provided by G.S. 160A-443(5) and section 10-165, the inspector shall proceed to cause the structure to be removed or demolished, as directed by the ordinance of the board of commissioners, and shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of the structure a placard prohibiting the use or occupation of the structure. Use or occupation of a building so posted shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(b)

Each ordinance shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county and shall be indexed in the name of the property owner in the grantor index, as provided by G.S. 160A-443(5).

(Ord. No. 05-02-005, § 7, 2-2-2005)