It is the purpose of the City of Marquette Heights Rental Registration and Inspection Program adopted herein to assure that rental housing and non-owner occupied properties in the City are maintained in a good, safe and sanitary condition and does not create a nuisance or blighted conditions to its surroundings. To ensure these conditions and to aid in the enforcement of Property Maintenance Codes, Building Safety Codes, Zoning Ordinances and other relevant provisions of the City of Marquette Heights ordinances, the City Council hereby establishes the Rental Registration and Inspection Program for all applicable residential rental units and non-owner occupied properties within the City. (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019)