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19 <br /> (a) If the dwelling is deteriorated the Public Officer shall <br /> state said findings and issue or cause to be served on an <br /> order to repair or correct conditions in accordance with <br /> the provisions of this ordinance . The order shall state <br /> the time in which the violations are to be corrected. This <br /> time shall not exceed- ninety ( 90 ) days . The order may also <br /> direct and require the owner/occupant to vacate and close <br /> the dwelling until violations are corrected. The order <br /> shall contain the name, telephone number and signature <br /> of the Public Officer. <br /> (b) If the dwelling is determined to be dilapidated the Public <br /> Officer shall state said findings and issue or cause to be <br /> served on an order to repair or correct conditions in <br /> accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, or else to <br /> vacate, remove or demolish the dwelling . This period not <br /> shall exceed ninety ( 90 )- days _ _The order shall contain the <br /> name, telephone number and signature of the Public Officer. <br /> ARTICLE XV - HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS <br /> 15 . 1 ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE <br /> A "Housing Board of Appeals" is established for the purpose of <br /> hearing and deciding appeals concerning the application or <br /> interpretation of the provisions and minimum standards of this <br /> ordinance . The Orange County Board of Adjustment shall serve as <br /> said "Housing Board of Appeals" unless otherwise ordained by the <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners . <br /> 15 .2 AUTHORITY <br /> The "Housing Board of Appeals" will hear appeals and render <br /> decisions pursuant G.S . 160-187 (a) . This power shall be <br /> exercised according to the procedures and standards contained in <br /> the Orange County Zonipq Ordnance for the exercise of the <br /> variance powers contained in that ordinance. <br /> 15 .3 EFFECT OF APPEAL ON CORRECTION TIME LIMITS <br /> A person who has been ordered or given notice to correct a <br /> violation of this "Minimum Housing Code" within a specified <br /> period of time shall not be held accountable for any time which <br /> elapses between the filling of an appeal pursuant to Article 15 , <br /> Section 15 . 2 , unless the Public Officer certifies to the Board <br /> that suspension would cause imminent peril to life or property. <br /> Certification shall be made after the appeal is filed by the <br /> Public Officer stating that suspension of the violation would <br /> cause an imminent peril to life or property. The appellant <br /> shall be notified of this certification and requirement for <br /> compliance unless otherwise directed by court having competent <br /> jurisdiction. <br />