The county council finds that there exist in the county dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to (1) dilapidation, (2) defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, (3) lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or (4) other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, dangerous, or detrimental to the health, safety or morals or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the county.
(1976 Code, § 5-52) (Ord. 733, § 2)