Unified Development Ordinance

Sec. 11.6.14. Lien On Premises for Costs; Sale of Materials, etc.

Sec. 11.6.14. Lien On Premises for Costs; Sale of Materials, etc. aaron.sheppard… Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:17
  1. The amount of the cost of repairs, alterations or improvements to the property; vacating and closing of the property; or removal or demolition of the property by the City of Raleigh shall be a lien against the real property upon which such costs were incurred.
  2. Any lien filed pursuant to this section shall have the same priority and be collected as set forth in G.S. 160A-216 et seq.
  3. If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the City of Raleigh, the materials of the dwelling and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling shall be sold and the proceeds of the sale shall be credited against the cost of the removal or demolition. Any balance remaining after the sale shall be deposited with the Superior Court and shall be secured in such manner as may be directed by the court and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled to the proceeds thereof as established by order or decree of the court.
  4. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the City to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by any method authorized by this UDO, the Code or the laws of the State of North Carolina.