(a) The purpose of this Chapter 1492 is to establish minimum standards necessary to make all dwelling structures safe, sanitary, free from fire and health hazards, fit for human habitation and beneficial to the public welfare; to establish minimum standards governing the maintenance of dwelling structures in such condition as will not constitute a blighting or deteriorating influence on the neighborhood and the community; to fix responsibilities for owners and occupants of dwelling structures with respect to sanitation, repair and maintenance; to establish additional standards for multiple dwellings; to authorize the inspection of dwelling structures; and to establish enforcement procedures.
(b) The provisions of this Chapter 1492 shall be supplementary to all other provisions of Village ordinances relating to the construction, use and maintenance of residential buildings and shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof which are used or designed or intended to be used for residential occupancy.
(Ord. 2008-157. Passed 8-13-08.)