The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means for the city and individuals to identify nuisances within the city and to provide a means for correcting or abating the nuisances. The city needs the ability to abate nuisances in order to protect the health and safety of the public, to foster neighborhood stability, to preserve the appearance, character and beauty of neighborhoods, to encourage community pride, to preserve the value of property, and to protect the general welfare of the city and its citizens, businesses and visitors. (1984 Code § 8.20.010)