It is hereby found and declared that the purposes of this subchapter are: to eliminate public nuisances within all areas of the city for the protection of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of its residents; to preserve existing values of other properties within or adjacent to such areas and all other areas of the city; and to preserve the taxable value of the property within such areas and all other areas of the city. The purposes include: regulating the maintenance and safety of certain buildings and structures for the benefit of the public health, safety and welfare; to establish administrative requirements and prescribe procedures for the maintenance or demolition of certain buildings and structures; to establish remedies, provide for enforcement and fix penalties for the violation of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 6.1) (Ord. 767, passed 9-15-2014)