It is hereby found and determined that areas within the corporate limits of the city have need for a property maintenance code, because of the existence of conditions herein determined to be unlawful, constitute a visual blight and detriment upon the surrounding neighborhood and create substantial and unreasonable interferences with the reasonable and lawful use and enjoyment of other premises in the neighborhood, or the conditions inhibit property values, deter tourism, interfere with the public health, safety and general welfare or otherwise discourage the happiness, comfort and emotional stability of the citizenry.
(Ord. 00-29, passed 7-25-2000; Ord. 20-30, passed 11-24-2020)