A. Legislative Finding And Purpose:
1. It is found that there now exist and may in the future exist, within the village, vacant buildings and properties by reason of their condition, operation, and use adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the public health (including the physical, mental and social well being of persons and families), safety and general welfare.
2. The corporate authority of the village by and through its property maintenance code regulates minimum health and safety requirements for all existing buildings and structures and properties within the jurisdiction of the village and, by this section, desires to establish a systematic inspection program to ascertain compliance with the provisions of said property maintenance code.
3. It is declared that the purpose of this section is to protect the health and safety of the people and to promote the public welfare by requiring periodic systematic registration and inspection of all vacant buildings and properties in existence or hereafter occur in the village.
4. A program of registration and inspection of vacant buildings and properties under the provisions of this section shall thereby promote the health and safety of the residents, protect the appearance of the village's neighborhoods and the preservation of property values throughout the village to the benefit of all its citizens.
B. Other Ordinances: This section shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other applicable ordinances, codes, legislation, and regulations that prescribe standards other than those provided herein, and in the event of conflict, the most restrictive shall apply. (Ord. 2023-O-9)