§ 14-58. Costs a lien on premises.

(a)

As provided by G.S. 160A-443(6), the cost of any repairs, alterations or improvements, or of vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the inspector pursuant to section 14-57 shall be a lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. Such lien shall be filed, have the same priority, and be collected in the same manner as the lien for special assessments established by G.S. ch. 160A, art. 10. The cost shall also be a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the town limits or within one mile thereof except for the owner's primary residence. Any such additional lien shall be inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.

(b)

If a dwelling is removed or demolished by the inspector, the inspector shall sell the materials of the dwelling and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition, and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the superior court by the inspector, secured in a manner directed by the court, and disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the town to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings, or otherwise.

(Ord. No. O-2006-21, § 17, 10-9-2006)