(A) It is the intent of the enactment of this chapter to protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens residing in or passing through the incorporated area of the city; and, to cause the abatement of nuisances for the citizens residing in or passing through the incorporated area of the city; and, to eliminate or suppress those practices that cause or tend to cause substantial diminution of the value of nearby properties or tends to render such properties as dangerous, detrimental or adverse to the health and welfare of or offensive to the senses of the residents of the city, or those citizens passing through the city.
(B) This chapter is intended to and shall supersede all prior ordinances inconsistent herewith to the extent of said inconsistency. The standards set forth in this chapter shall be considered minimum standards for the maintenance of certain structures and real estate within the city. This chapter shall be enforceable against a high managerial agent or high managerial agents, the owner or owners, occupants, lessees and any and all persons claiming interest in structures and/or real estate within the city.
(Ord. 2009-005, passed 7-13-09)