The purposes of this chapter are to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the city by preventing property deterioration and by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance and conditions of all residential and non-residential premises; to fix certain responsibilities and duties for owners and occupants; to authorize and establish procedures for the inspection of residential and nonresidential premises and to fix penalties for violations of this chapter. This chapter is hereby declared to be remedial and essential for the public interest and it is intended that this chapter be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated above.
(Ord. 9142, passed 12-18-2023)