ORD-2021-015-Amendment to the Code of Ordinances – Minimum Housing Standards Ordinance

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O R D - 2021 -015 v Chapter 20 - HOUSING " Footnotes : i Cross reference Buildings and building regulations , ch . 6 ; businesses , ch . 8 ; unfair housing , § 12 - 146 et seq . ; solid waste management , ch . 34 ; utilities , ch . 36 ; historic preservation . ARTICLE I . - IN GENERAL Secs . 2041 20 -30 . - Reserved . ARTICLE II . - MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDSu Footnotes : --- ( 2 ) --- State Law referenc Building inspection , G . S . 153A - 350 et seq . Sec . 20-31 . - Finding; purpose . 11 Pursuant to G . S . § § 153A- 121 (entitled general ordinance making power) , 1153A-35060D - 1101 et seq . (Article 1 .91 , Pai4 4- entitled Building lRGPeGtiG R1C` rardGx Code Enforcement) , and 160AD441201 et seq . (Article 1 �2 , dart-6-entitled Minimum Housing Standaa-dsCodes ) , it is hereby declared that , there exist in the County dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation , defects increasing the hazards of fire , accidents or other calamities , lack of ventilation , light or sanitary facilities , or due to 1 other conditions rendering the dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health , safety, morals , or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the County, and that these conditions are more likely to be found in renter-occupied housing . In order to protect the health , safety, and welfare of the residents of the County , it is the purpose of this Ordinance to establish minimum housing standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all renter-occupied dwellings . This Ordinance presently applies only to renter-occupied dwellings in order to conserve the enforcement resources of the County and to provide for greater efficiency in the operation of the inspection scheme hereinafter created . ( Ord . of 2 -214984 , art . 1 , eff. 744984) Sec . 20-32 . - Definitions . The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Ordinance : Alter, Repair, Bring into Compliance or Similar Words shall mean that the work is workmanlike and performed in a workmanlike manner. Building shall mean that which is built or constructed , an edifice structure or building of any kind , or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. The term " building " shall be construed as if followed by the words " or part thereof. " Basement shall mean a portion of a building or dwelling which is located partly underground , having direct access to light and air from windows located above the level of the adjoining ground .