(a) The Governing Body finds that unsightly and hazardous conditions due to the following create a blighting influence on adjoining properties, neighborhoods and the city generally, and create conditions which are injurious to the health and safety of the residents of the city, and are inimical to the general welfare of the community:
(1) Dilapidation, deterioration or disrepair of walls, siding, fences or structure exteriors;
(2) Accumulations increasing the hazards of accidents or other calamities;
(3) Structural defects;
(4) Uncleanliness; and
(5) Unsightly stored or parked material, equipment, supplies, machinery, vehicles or parts thereof.
(b) The Governing Body desires to promote the public’s health, safety and welfare by insuring the repair, removal, abatement and regulation of such conditions in the manner hereafter provided.
(Ord. 1423, passed 4-14-2008)