The purpose of this code is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance and exterior condition of all premises and uses throughout the city; to fix certain responsibilities and duties upon owners, occupants and managers of the same as to both separate and correlative responsibilities and duties; to authorize and establish procedures for the exterior inspection of such premises and uses; to fix penalties for the violations of this code; and to provide for the repair, demolition or vacation of premises unfit for occupancy or use. This code is hereby declared to be remedial and essential for the public interest, and it is intended that this code be construed and interpreted to effectuate the purpose as stated herein.
(Ord. 04-O-25, passed 6-7-2004)