§ 160A-428. Action in event of failure to take corrective action. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 160A‑428.  Action inevent of failure to take corrective action.

If the owner of a building orstructure that has been condemned as unsafe pursuant to G.S. 160A‑426shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the local inspector shall give himwritten notice, by certified or registered mail to his last known address or bypersonal service:

(1)        That the building orstructure is in a condition that appears to meet one or more of the followingconditions:

a.         Constitutes a fireor safety hazard.

b.         Is dangerous tolife, health, or other property.

c.         Is likely to causeor contribute to blight, disease, vagrancy, or danger to children.

d.         Has a tendency toattract persons intent on criminal activities or other activities which wouldconstitute a public nuisance.

(2)        That a hearing willbe held before the inspector at a designated place and time, not later than 10days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled tobe heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertainingto the matter; and

(3)        That following thehearing, the inspector may issue such order to repair, close, vacate, ordemolish the building or structure as appears appropriate.

If the name or whereabouts of theowner cannot after due diligence be discovered, the notice shall be consideredproperly and adequately served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside ofthe building or structure in question at least 10 days prior to the hearing anda notice of the hearing is published in a newspaper having general circulationin the city at least once not later than one week prior to the hearing.  (1969, c. 1065, s. 1; 1971,c. 698, s. 1; 2000‑164, s. 2; 2009‑263, s. 4.)