North Carolina General Statutes 160A-499.4. Notice prior to construction
(a) A city shall notify the property owners and adjacent property owners prior to commencement of any construction project by the city.
(b) Notice under this section shall be in writing at least 15 days prior to the commencement of construction, except in any of the following instances:
(1) If the construction is of an emergency nature, the notice may be given by any means, including verbally, that the city has for contacting the property owner within a reasonable time prior to, or after, commencement of the construction.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 160A-499.4
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) The property owner requests action of the city that requires construction activity.
(3) The property owner consents to less than 15 days’ notice.
(4) Notice of the construction project is given in any open meeting of the city prior to the commencement of the construction project.
(c) For purposes of this section, “construction” shall mean the building, erection, or establishment of new buildings, facilities, and infrastructure and shall not include routine maintenance and repair. (2015-246, s. 12(b); 2015-286, s. 1.8(d).)