(A) The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as well as approved local amendments are fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this section in its entirety. The material contained in the International Property Maintenance Code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours.
(B) The city adopts the provisions of Tex. Local Gov't Code Ch. 54, Subch. C, and amendments thereto, if any, which is entitled “Quasi-Judicial Enforcement of Health and Safety Ordinances” in a home-rule municipality, and does declare the implementation of that subchapter.
(C) Properties shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and all adopted city codes and ordinances.
(D) Unless otherwise stated, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner, property manager (if so designated by the property owner), or in some instances the tenant (if specified by city ordinance or lease agreement between owner and tenant); all of whom shall be collectively referred to as the “responsible party,” to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and all adopted city codes and ordinances.
(Ord. 11-2018-96, passed 11-27-18; Am. Ord. 12-2019-75, passed 12-10- 19; Am. Ord. 04-2023-30, passed 4-25-23)