(A) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish minimum standards and procedures for enforcement, consistent with the right to personal privacy for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of residential rental property. It is the policy of the city to enhance the supply of safe, sanitary and adequate housing for its citizens and to prevent the deterioration of existing housing in the city.
(B) The objective of this chapter, include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The protection and preservation of the stability and character of residential and commercial areas within the city;
(2) The prevention and correction of housing conditions that adversely affect the life, safety, health and general well-being of persons occupying dwellings in the city;
(3) The establishment of minimum standards to ensure the health and safety of occupants of dwellings;
(4) The establishment of minimum standards for the maintenance of residential dwellings;
(5) The prevention of the emergence of blighted and deteriorating housing in the city;
(6) The prevention of overcrowding of rental dwellings; and
(7) The preservation of the value of land and buildings in the city.
(Ord. passed - -2012)