<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10.1 - General provisions.</div>
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               <span class="bold">Section 10.1.1 Purpose and Intent.</span>
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               This Article establishes procedures through which the County seeks to ensure compliance
               with the provisions of this Ordinance and to obtain corrections for Ordinance violations.
               It also sets forth the remedies and penalties that apply to violations of this Ordinance.
               The provisions of this Article are intended to encourage the voluntary correction
               of violations, where possible.
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               <span class="bold">Section 10.1.2 Jurisdiction.</span>
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               Enforcement of this Ordinance shall be limited to the area within the planning jurisdiction
               of the County which may be modified from time to time depending on the planning activities
               of municipalities and regulated districts in accordance with NCGS 160A-360.
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               <span class="bold">Section 10.1.3 Enforcement Authority.</span>
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               (a)
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               This section shall be enforceable in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 153A-123,
               G.S. 160D-404, and any other applicable North Carolina General Statutes.
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               (b)
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               It shall be the duty of the Planning Director or the Permitting and Code Enforcement
               Director to enforce this Ordinance and, when necessary, bring to the attention of
               the County Attorney certain violations or lack of compliance. The Planning Director
               or Permitting or Code Enforcement Director is authorized to deny, withhold or revoke
               permits or inspections permissions on any new or existing projects or applications
               pursuant to this Ordinance or other regulations of the County where the applicant,
               applicant business or agent has failed or refused to comply with this Ordinance.
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               (Ord. No. O2019-01(5), 11-2-2021)
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               <span class="bold">Section 10.1.4 Liability.</span>
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               The owner, tenant, or occupant of any building or land or part thereof and any architect,
               builder, contractor, agent or other person who participates in, assists, directs,
               creates or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this Ordinance
               is jointly and severally liable for the violation and subject to all available penalties
               and remedies.
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