(a) Title. This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Building and Property Maintenance Code of the City", or just the "Building and Property Maintenance Code".
(b) Purpose and Scope. Within the scope of this chapter, the purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) Establish minimum standards necessary to make all dwelling, accessory and commercial structures safe, sanitary, free from fire and health hazards, and beneficial to the public welfare;
(2) Establish minimum standards governing the maintenance of all dwelling, accessory and commercial structures in such condition as will not constitute a blighting or deteriorating influence on the neighborhood and the community;
(3) Protect property values and to maintain the character and appearance of the community and neighborhoods within the community;
(4) Fix responsibilities for owners and occupants of dwelling, accessory and commercial structures with respect to sanitation, repair and maintenance;
(5) Establish additional standards for multiple dwellings;
(6) Authorize the inspection of dwelling, accessory and commercial structures and the premises thereof;
(7) Establish enforcement procedures;
(8) Authorize the vacation or condemnation of dwelling, accessory and commercial structures found unsafe or unfit for human habitation; and,
(9) Fix penalties for violations.
(Ord. 54-97. Passed 12-9-97.)