(A) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be let for human habitation, except rest homes, convalescent homes, nursing homes, hotels and motels. Additions, alterations or repairs shall be done in accordance with applicable sections of the Building Code.
(B) Certified rental units in existence at the time of the adoption of this chapter may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if the use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this chapter, providing the continued use is not dangerous to life, health, property or public welfare and shall be re-inspected, whether or not they have been inspected prior to this chapter.
(C) Homes that were in existence at the time of original adoption of this chapter, but were not certified rental units at the time, may become certified rental units in the future and may be given exemption from the provisions of this chapter upon application to and approval by the planning commission.
(Ord. 253, passed 10-5-2005; Ord. 261, passed 5-7-2008; Ord. 301, passed 3-20-2013)