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CHAPTER 171
RENTAL CODE
170.01 Purpose
170.10 Minimum Standards for Rental Units
170.02 Scope
170.11 Minimum Standards for Rental Units Fire Safety
170.03 Definitions
170.12 Notice of Violation and Order to Correct, Repair and Comply
170.04 Conflicts
170.13 Reinspection Authorized
170.05 Rental Property Restricted
170.14 Emergency Order
170.06 Rental Property Inspections
170.15 Violation
170.07 Fees
170.16 Reconsideration
170.08 Court Order Available
170.17 Appeal to Appeals Board
170.09 Rental Permit Procedures
170.18 Judicial Review
 
171.01 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of those persons renting residential property as well as the general public. This will be accomplished by establishing reasonable minimum requirements for residential rental property within the City limits. The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is intended to help prevent crime and protect the value of property and the safety of our community.
171.02 SCOPE.
   The provisions of this chapter apply to all residential rental property within the City limits, used or intended to be used for human occupancy. The following residential structures are exempt from these rules:
   1.   Owner-occupied single family dwellings; as long as said unit is occupied by individuals that fit the definition of “family” set forth below;
   2.   Hotels, motels;
   3.   State-licensed health and custodial facilities;
   4.   Other residential occupancies specifically regulated by state or federal authority;
   5.   Fraternity and sorority houses
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