The governing body has found that there exists within the corporate limits of the city structures which are unfit for human use or habitation because of dilapidation defects increasing the hazards of fire or accidents, structural defects or other conditions which render such structures unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise inimical to the general welfare of the city, or conditions which provide a general blight upon the neighborhood or surrounding properties. It is hereby deemed necessary by the governing body to require or cause the repair, closing or demolition or removal of such structures as provided in this article.
(Ord. 617, passed 9-20-2004)