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ARTICLE 2A: ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
Section
   8-2A01   Title
   8-2A02   Legislative finding of fact
   8-2A03   Purpose
   8-2A04   Rules of construction
   8-2A05   Definitions
   8-2A06   Public officer
   8-2A07   Enforcement standards
   8-2A08   Unlawful acts
   8-2A09   Order of violation
   8-2A10   Penalty
   8-2A11   Abatement
   8-2A12   Hearing
   8-2A13   Appeals
   8-2A14   Costs assessed
   8-2A15   Construction
§ 8-2A01 TITLE.
   This article shall be known as the “Environmental Code”.
§ 8-2A02 LEGISLATIVE FINDING OF FACT.
   The governing body has found that there exists within the city unsightly and hazardous conditions due to: dilapidation, deterioration or disrepair of walls, siding, fences or structure exteriors; accumulations increasing the hazards of accidents or other calamities; structural defects; uncleanliness; unsightly stored or parked material, equipment, supplies, machinery, vehicles or parts thereof. Such conditions are inimical to the general welfare of the community in that they have a blighting influence on the adjoining properties, the neighborhood and the city, or are injurious to the health and safety of the residents of the city. The governing body desires to promote the public health, safety and welfare by the repair, removal, abatement and regulation of such conditions in the manner hereafter provided.
§ 8-2A03 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this article is to protect, preserve, upgrade and regulate the environmental quality of industrial, commercial and residential neighborhoods in this city, by outlawing conditions which are injurious to the health, safety, welfare or aesthetic characteristics of the neighborhoods and to provide for the administration and enforcement thereof.
§ 8-2A04 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
   For the purpose of this article, the following rules of construction shall apply.
   (a)   Any part thereof. Whenever the words premises, structure, building or yard are used, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof”.
   (b)   Gender. Words of gender shall be construed to mean neuter, feminine or masculine, as may be applicable.
   (c)   Number. Words of number shall be construed to mean singular or plural, as may be applicable.
   (d)   Tense. Words of tense shall be construed to mean present or future, as may be applicable.
   (e)   Shall. The word shall is mandatory and not permissive.
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