Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-21-101 et seq., the City Commission finds that there exists in the city structures which are unfit for human occupation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or insanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety and morals, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the city.
(1994 Code, § 13-201) (Ord. 468, passed 9-19-1991)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Tenn. Code Ann. Title 13, Ch. 21