GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	1 

SENATE BILL 652

Short Title:  Statesville Housing.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Senators Bryan; and Allran.
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Referred to:  Local Government and Regional Affairs.
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March 27, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF STATESVILLE.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There may exist in a city nonresidential buildings that are unfit for use and habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to 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 city including being so offensive to the sight as to damage the community, neighborhood, or area appearance.
Upon the adoption of an ordinance finding that building conditions exist as described in the preceding paragraph within a city, the city may adopt and enforce ordinances related to nonresidential buildings within the city's territorial jurisdiction that are unfit for habitation.
Sec. 2.  This act shall apply only to the City of Statesville.
Sec. 3.  This act is effective upon ratification.