(a) Application of Exterior Property Maintenance Code. This chapter shall apply to all premises and structures within the City used for or in conjunction with human habitation which are substandard with respect to structure, maintenance or other similar conditions which otherwise constitute a public nuisance. The existence of such conditions, factors or characteristics adversely affects public safety, general welfare and leads to the continuation, extension and aggravation of blight and its attendant negative effect on surrounding property values. Adequate protection of neighboring properties and the general public requires the establishment of these property maintenance standards.
(b) Compliance Required. Every portion of the exterior of a building or premises, shall comply with the provisions of this Exterior Property Maintenance Code, regardless of when such building has been constructed, altered or repaired, or premises occupied, except as hereinafter provided.
(c) Conflict of Laws. In any case where a provision of this chapter conflicts with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health regulation or other regulation, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and health of the people shall prevail.
(d) Existing Remedies. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, or prevent the execution of any existing remedies of the City or its officers or agents related to the abatement of a public nuisance. The provisions in this chapter shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure which is dangerous or unsafe.
(e) Separability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Exterior Property Maintenance Code is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, the provisions of this Exterior Property Maintenance Code are deemed severable.
(f) Saving Clause. This chapter shall not affect violations of any other resolution, ordinance, code or regulation existing prior to the effective date of this Exterior Property Maintenance Code, and any violations of such shall be governed and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of those ordinances, codes or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed.
(Ord. 158-05. Passed 11-14-05; Ord. 127-09. Passed 12-14-09.)