Within the scope of this Code as hereinafter defined, the purpose of this Code is to establish minimum standards necessary to make all dwelling units 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 units in such condition as will not constitute a blighting or deteriorating influence on the neighborhood and the community; to protect property values and to maintain the character and appearance of the community and neighborhoods within the community; to fix responsibilities for owners and occupants of dwelling units with respect to sanitation, repair and maintenance; to establish additional standards for structures containing multiple dwellings units; to authorize the inspection of dwelling units; to establish enforcement procedures; to authorize the vacation or condemnation of dwelling units unsafe or unfit for human habitation; and to fix penalties for violations.
(Ord. 127-70. Passed 6-15-70; Ord. 26-2022. Passed 3-7-22.)