It is hereby found and declared that there exist in the City of Crittenden premises of the aforesaid category which are, or may become, unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use, due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such premises or part thereof unsafe or unsanitary or dangerous or detrimental to the health or safety or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the city and persons upon or having access to the premises. It is further found and declared that by reason of lack of maintenance and progressive deterioration, the condition of certain premises has the further effect of creating blighting conditions and initiating slums and that, if the same are not curtailed and removed, the aforesaid conditions will grow and spread and will necessitate in time the expenditure of large amounts of public funds to correct and eliminate the same and that, by reason of timely regulations and restrictions as herein contained, the growth of blight conditions may be prevented and neighborhood and property values thereby maintained, the desirability and amenities of premises and neighborhood enhanced and the public health, safety and welfare protected and fostered.
(Ord. 262-2018, passed 5-21-18)