§ 153A-457. Notice prior to construction.

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(a)A county shall notify the property owners and adjacent property owners prior to commencement of any construction project by the county.

(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 county has for contacting the property owner within a reasonable time prior to, or after, commencement of the construction.

(2)The property owner requests action of the county 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 county 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(a); 2015-286, s. 1.8(c).)