<div class="chunk-title">DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES</div>
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            Published in 1994 by Order of the Board of Commissioners
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            Adopted: May 23, 1994
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            Effective: May 23, 1994
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            CURRENT
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            OFFICIALS
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            of
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            DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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            Daniel D. Raulerson
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            <span class="ital">Chairman</span>
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            Michael S. Sparkman
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            Mary Y. Thomas
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            Rick Mathis
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            James A. Lott
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            <span class="ital">County Commissioners</span>
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            Gregory S. Horwedel
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            <span class="ital">County Manager</span>
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            Kenneth W. Buchman
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            <span class="ital">County Attorney</span>
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            Kerri J. Miller
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            <span class="ital">County Clerk</span>
            
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            OFFICIALS
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            of
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            DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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            AT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION
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            William V. Bell
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            <span class="ital">Chairman</span>
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            William V. Bell
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            Becky M. Heron
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            Deborah G. Giles
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            Ellen W. Reckhow
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            MaryAnn E. Black
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            <span class="ital">Board of Commissioners</span>
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            Thomas Russell Odom
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            <span class="ital">County Attorney</span>
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            Garry E. Umstead
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            <span class="ital">Clerk to the Board</span>
            
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            PREFACE
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            This Code constitutes a complete codification of the general and permanent ordinances
            of Durham 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="COOR_CH1GEPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">chapter 1</a> is numbered <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH1GEPR_S1-2RUCODE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">1-2</a>, and the first section of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH6BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">chapter 6</a> is <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH6BUBURE_ARTIINGE_S6-1PEFESC" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">6-1</a>. 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 <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH6BUBURE_ARTIINGE_S6-1PEFESC" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">sections 6-1</a> and <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH6BUBURE_ARTIINGE_S6-2TICOAC" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">6-2</a> 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.
            
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                              CODE APPENDIX
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                              STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLES
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            <span class="ital">Index</span>
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            The index has 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 index itself
            which stand as guideposts to direct the user to the particular item in which the user
            is interested.
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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 Laura Johnson, 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 Mr. Willie S. Darby, Assistant County Attorney,
            and Mr. Garry Umstead, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners 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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            ORDINANCE OF 5-24-94
            
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               <span class="ital">An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code for the County of Durham, 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 and This Ordinance Shall Become Effective.</span>
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               <span class="ital">Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Durham County, North Carolina:</span>
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            <span class="ital">Section 1.</span> The Code entitled "Durham County, North Carolina, Code of Ordinances," published
            by Municipal Code Corporation, consisting of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH1GEPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">Chapters 1</a> through 26, each inclusive, and Appendices A and B, is adopted.
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            <span class="ital">Section 2.</span> All ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before January 10,
            1994, 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 thereof 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 penalty
            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 county commissioners 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 January 10, 1994, 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 May 23, 1994.
            
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               <span class="ital">Passed and Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners this 23rd day of May, 1994.</span>
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                              William V. Bell
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                              Chairman of the Durham County Board of Commissioners
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                              Garry E. Umstead
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                              Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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            Certificate of Adoption
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            <span class="ital">I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the ordinance passed at the
               regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Durham County, North Carolina
               held on the 24th day of May, 1994.</span>
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                              Garry E. Umstead
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                              Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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