A. The City Council finds that the operation of residential rental units is a business enterprise and rental unit owners are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the citizens who occupy such rental units, as well as neighboring properties, may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are safe, secure and sanitary, free from nuisances and annoyances, and free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and property.
B. The City Council finds that there is a need for periodic Municipal inspection of residential rental units in the City to ensure that such units meet City and State Safety, Health, Fire and Zoning Codes and to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the community at large and the residents of rental units within the City.
C. The City Council finds that a Municipal registration program is appropriate to effectively enforce residential rental unit maintenance standards and correct or prevent law violations, nuisances and other disturbances and disorders involving residential rental units within the City.
D. The City Council finds that an effective means of implementing the foregoing findings is registration of all residential rental units within the City and inspection of such units from time to time as determined appropriate in the exercise of discretion by the Administrator and in response to complaints involving such units. (Ord. 151, 9-10-2018)