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

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( g ) The violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall subject the violator to a civil penalty of up to Five Hundred Dollars ( $ 500 . 00 ) . Each offense and continuing offense shall constitute a separate violation . Such penalties shall be collectible in the nature of debt . ( h ) In addition to the remedy specified in this and in other sections of this Ordinance , the provisions of this Ordinance may also be enforced by the County by iniunction and order or abatement or by any other equitable remedy issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction , as specified in G . S . 153A - 123 ( d ) and ( i ) A violation of this ordinance is not a misdemeanor. (Ord . of 2 -214984 , art . 18 , eff. 744984) Sec . 2049 . - Non - conforming conditions . ( a) The area , dimensional , and proportional provisions of subsections 20 - 37 (a) , 20 -38 ( a) , 20 -38 ( b) , 20 - 39 ( a) , 20 -39 (c) , 20 -41 ( b) shall not apply to dwellings or dwelling units in use prior to the adoption of this Ordinance , but no such dwelling or dwelling unit shall be modified , altered , expanded , or replaced except that any such new installation shall be made in accordance herewith . ( b) The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to manufactured homes or mobile homes except when Federal or State construction and safety standards provide a standard other than as provided herein and when such mobile homes meet any such Federal and State construction and safety standards at the time of manufacture . (Ord . of 2 -214 984 , art . 19 , eff. 74 4 984) Sec . 20- 50 . - Conflict with other provisions . In the event any provision , standard or requirement of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict with any provision of any other ordinance or code of the County the provision which establishes the higher standard or more stringent requirement for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the residents or the County shall prevail . ( Ord . of 2 -214984 , art . 20 , eff. 744984) Sec . 20- 51 . - Severability . If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction , such provision shall be deemed a separate , independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof, and to that end , the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable . ( Ord . of 2 -214984 , art . 20 , eff. 744984) Sec . 20- 52 . - Effective date . This Ordinance shall be effective on July 1 , 1984 . ( Ord . of 2 -214984 , art . 20 , eff. 744984)