(A) The intent and purpose of this chapter is to provide for the registration and inspection of non-owner occupied dwellings so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the city. It is the intent of this City Council that each provision of this chapter shall be liberally constructed to effectuate the purposes as stated above.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the city or its officers or agents relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe or unsanitary or the abatement of any nuisance.
(C) The general objectives include, among others, the following specific purposes;
(1) To protect the character and stability of residential areas within the city;
(2) To provide minimum standards for heating and sanitary equipment necessary to the health and safety of occupants of dwellings within the city;
(3) To provide facilities for light and ventilation, necessary to health and safety of occupants of buildings within the city;
(4) To prevent additions or alterations to existing dwellings that would be injurious to the life, health, safety or general welfare of the occupants of such dwellings or neighboring properties;
(5) To provide minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential buildings;
(6) To prohibit unsuitable residential housing;
(7) To preserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the city;
(8) To fix responsibility and duties of owners, operators, agents, and occupants of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, multiple dwellings, and rooming units unfit for human habitation; and
(9) To fix fines and other penalties for the violations declared to be remedial and essential to the public interest.
(Ord. 03-17, passed 4-25-2017)