Every residential and nonresidential building and the premises on which it is situated in the City, used or intended to be used for dwelling, retail, commercial, business, light manufacturing or industrial occupancy , shall comply with the provisions of this Code, whether or not such building has been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this Code, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this Code. This Code establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all such buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of the building, except as provided in Section 1359.06. Where there is mixed occupancy, residential or nonresidential use therein shall be nevertheless regulated by and subject to the provisions of this Code.
(Ord. 72B-1966. Passed 9-9-68.)