(A) Title. The provisions embraced within the following chapters and sections shall constitute and be known and cited as The Canton Housing Code, hereinafter referred to as this code.
(B) Purpose. This code shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof; which are public safety, health and general welfare; through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of residential buildings.
(C) Scope.
(1) The provisions of this code shall apply to buildings, or portions thereof, designed or intended to be used, or used, for human habitation, regardless of when the building may have been constructed.
(2) This code establishes minimum standards for occupancy, and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for construction, replacement or repair of buildings, except as are contrary to the provisions of this code.
(D) Existing buildings. The provisions of this code shall apply to any dwelling, apartment, apartment house or rooming house, irrespective of when the building was constructed, altered or repaired.
(E) Maintenance.
(1) All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
(2) All devices or safeguards which are required by this code in a building when erected, altered or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order.
(3) The owner, or his or her designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
(F) Application of Zoning Ordinance. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the zoning ordinance of the City of Canton.
(Ord. 91-5, passed 4-16-1991)