<div class="chunk-title">CODE OF ORDINANCES - CABARRUS COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA</div>
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            Adopted July 5, 1994
            
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            Effective July 5, 1994
            
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            Published in 1994 by Order of the Board of Commissioners
            
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            CURRENT OFFICIALS
            
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            of
            
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            CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
            
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            Stephen M. Morris
            
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            <span class="ital">Chairman</span>
            
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            Diane R. Honeycutt
            
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            <span class="ital">Vice Chairman</span>
            
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            Blake Kiger
            
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            Elizabeth F. Poole
            
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            Lynn W. Shue
            
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            <span class="ital">Commissioners</span>
            
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            Richard M. Koch
            
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            <span class="ital">County Attorney</span>
            
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            Michael K. Downs
            
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            <span class="ital">County Manager</span>
            
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            Megan I. E. Smit
            
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            <span class="ital">Clerk to the Board of Commissioners</span>
            
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            PREFACE
            
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            This Code constitutes a complete codification of the general and permanent ordinances
            of Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
            
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            Source materials used in the preparation of the Code were the ordinances adopted by
            the board of commissioners. The source of each section is included in the history
            note appearing in parentheses at the end thereof. The absence of such a note indicates
            that the section is new and was adopted for the first time with the adoption of the
            Code. By use of the comparative tables appearing in the back of this Code, the reader
            can locate any ordinance included herein.
            
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            The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, and
            the various sections within each chapter have been catchlined to facilitate usage.
            Notes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant
            state law have been included. A table listing the state law citations and setting
            forth their location within the Code is included at the back of this Code.
            
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            <span class="ital">Chapter and Section Numbering System</span>
            
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            The chapter and section numbering system used in this Code is the same system used
            in many state and local government codes. Each section number consists of two parts
            separated by a dash. The figure before the dash refers to the chapter number, and
            the figure after the dash refers to the position of the section within the chapter.
            Thus, the second section of<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH1GEPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12658"> chapter 1</a> is numbered 1-2, and the first section of<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH6AMEN" class="section-link" data-product-id="12658"> chapter 6</a> is 6-1. Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter, and at the
            same time new sections can be inserted in their proper place by using the decimal
            system for amendments. For example, if new material consisting of one section that
            would logically come between sections 6-1 and 6-2 is desired to be added, such new
            section would be numbered 6-1.5. New articles and new divisions may be included in
            the same way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter
            embracing the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of
            the article embracing the subject. The next successive number shall be assigned to
            the new article or division. New chapters may be included by using one of the reserved
            chapter numbers. Care should be taken that the alphabetical arrangement of chapters
            is maintained when including new chapters.
            
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            <span class="ital">Page Numbering System</span>
            
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            The page numbering system used in this Code is a prefix system. The letters to the
            left of the colon are an abbreviation which represents a certain portion of the volume.
            The number to the right of the colon represents the number of the page in that portion.
            In the case of a chapter of the Code, the number to the left of the colon indicates
            the number of the chapter. In the case of an appendix to the Code, the letter immediately
            to the left of the colon indicates the letter of the appendix. The following are typical
            parts of codes of ordinances, which may or may not appear in this Code at this time,
            and their corresponding prefixes:
            
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                              SPECIAL ACTS
                              
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                              SA:1
                              
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                              SPECIAL ACTS COMPARATIVE TABLE
                              
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                              CODE
                              
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                              CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
                              
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                              STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
                              
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                              SPECIAL ACTS INDEX
                              
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                              CODE INDEX
                              
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            <span class="ital">Indexes</span>
            
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            The indexes have been prepared with the greatest of care. Each particular item has
            been placed under several headings, some of which are couched in lay phraseology,
            others in legal terminology, and still others in language generally used by local
            government officials and employees. There are numerous cross references within the
            indexes themselves which stand as guideposts to direct the user to the particular
            item in which the user is interested.
            
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            <span class="ital">Looseleaf Supplements</span>
            
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            A special feature of this publication is the looseleaf system of binding and supplemental
            servicing of the publication. With this system, the publication will be kept up-to-date.
            Subsequent amendatory legislation will be properly edited, and the affected page or
            pages will be reprinted. These new pages will be distributed to holders of copies
            of the publication, with instructions for the manner of inserting the new pages and
            deleting the obsolete pages.
            
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            Keeping this publication up-to-date at all times will depend largely upon the holder
            of the publication. As revised pages are received, it will then become the responsibility
            of the holder to have the amendments inserted according to the attached instructions.
            It is strongly recommended by the publisher that all such amendments be inserted immediately
            upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, that all deleted pages be
            saved and filed for historical reference purposes.
            
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            <span class="ital">Acknowledgments</span>
            
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            This publication was under the direct supervision of Jan Shekitka, Supervising Editor,
            and Robert MacNaughton, Editor, of the Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida.
            Credit is gratefully given to the other members of the publisher's staff for their
            sincere interest and able assistance throughout the project.
            
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            The publisher is most grateful to Ms. Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners,
            and Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, for their cooperation and assistance
            during the progress of the work on this publication. It is hoped that their efforts
            and those of the publisher have resulted in a Code of Ordinances which will make the
            active law of the county readily accessible to all citizens and which will be a valuable
            tool in the day-to-day administration of the county's affairs.
            
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            ADOPTING ORDINANCE
            
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            AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA;
            PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY
            FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING
            WHEN SUCH CODE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
            
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            BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina:
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 1.</span> The Code entitled "Code of Ordinances, Cabarrus County, North Carolina" published
            by Municipal Code Corporation consisting of Chapters 1 through<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH82VEHI" class="section-link" data-product-id="12658"> 82</a>, each inclusive, is adopted.
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 2.</span> All ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before November 15,
            1993, and not included in the Code or recognized and continued in force by reference
            therein, are repealed.
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 3.</span> The repeal provided for in Section 2 hereof shall not be construed to revive any
            ordinance or part therof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance that is
            repealed by this ordinance.
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 4.</span> Unless another penalty is expressly provided, every person convicted of a violation
            of any provision of the Code or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted or issued
            in pursuance thereof, shall be punished in accordance with G.S. 14-4. Each act of
            violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute
            a separate offense. The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is
            expressly provided shall apply to the amendment of any Code section whether or not
            such is reenacted in the amendatory ordinance. In addition to the penalty prescribed
            above, the Board of Commissioners may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances,
            injunctive relief, and revocation of licenses or permits.
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 5.</span> Additions or amendments to the Code when passed in the form as to indicate the intention
            of the Board of Commisioners to make the same a part of the Code shall be deemed to
            be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code includes the additions
            and amendments.
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 6.</span> Ordinances adopted after November 15, 1993 that amend or refer to ordinances that
            have been codified in the Code, shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like
            provisions of the Code.
            
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            <span class="ital">Section 7.</span> This ordinance shall become effective July 5, 1994.
            
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            Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners this 5th day of July, 1994.
            
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                              Jeffrey L. Barnhart
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                              Jeffrey L. Barnhart, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commisioners
                              
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                              Frankie F. Bonds
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                              Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board
                              
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