(a) Every residential building and the land on which it is situated, used or intended to be used for dwelling shall comply with the provisions of this Code, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this Code, and without regard to any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or premises for the construction or repair of the building, or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this Code. This Code establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all such structures and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, or use of the building.
(b) All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem
or adversely affect the public health or safety.
(Ord. 2001-25. Passed 3-21-01.)