The purpose of this Code is to enhance public welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance, and exterior condition of all residential structures throughout the City; to fix certain responsibilities and duties upon owners, operators, and agents of the same as to both separate and correlative responsibilities and duties; to authorize and establish procedures for the exterior inspection of such structures; to fix penalties for the violations of this Code; and to provide for the repair, demolition, or vacation of structures unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use. It is also the purpose of this Code to have graffiti removed from all property, be it residential, commercial or industrial, to prevent blight and to enhance public welfare and property values. This Code is hereby declared to be remedial and pre emptive, and it is intended that this Code be construed and interpreted to effectuate the purposes as stated herein. (Ord. 2001-25. Passed 3-21-01.)