(A) Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code (“IPMC”). This section is to be known and referred to as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Camden. There is hereby adopted by the city the 2021 edition of the IPMC, a copy of which, along with applicable amendments, is to be kept permanently on file in the office of the City Clerk as part of the general ordinances of the city, with same being incorporated herein by reference, as amended pursuant to division (B) of this section, without the necessity of setting out and copying in its entirety the applicable IPMC, 2021 Edition.
(B) Amendments and revisions. In implementing the provisions of the IPMC, the city has determined to implement certain amendments and modifications to the provisions of the IPMC. In keeping therewith, the city has determined to amend, modify, or restate the following provisions of the IPMC: Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration: Section 302.4 Weeds; Section 304.14 Insect Screens; Section 602.2 Residential Occupancies; Section 602.3 Heat Supply; and Section 602.4 Occupiable Workspaces. To the extent a section of the IPMC is not amended and restated by the provisions hereof, the original provisions of the IPMC shall be applicable. The applicable amendments and revisions to the IPMC referenced herein are to be kept permanently on file in the office of the City Clerk as part of the general ordinances of the city, with same being incorporated herein by reference without the necessity of setting out and copying the entirety of such amendments and revisions herein.
(C) Implementation of the IPMC. The implementation of the IPMC does not abolish, diminish, or impair remedies otherwise available to the city. To the extent the provisions of this section conflict with the Unfit Dwellings Act, the provisions of such act have been deemed by the city to be permissive and the provisions of this section shall control.
(Ord. 2023-031, passed 12-12-23)