(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by enactment of this subchapter which:
(1) Establishes a program for identification, registration, and regulation of buildings which are or become vacant on and after the effective date of this subchapter;
(2) Determines the responsibilities of owners of vacant buildings; and
(3) Provides for administration, enforcement, including abatement of public nuisances, and imposition of penalties.
(B) This subchapter shall be construed liberally to affect its purposes.
(Ord. 12-5-1898, passed 5-29-2012)