The provisions of this Housing Code shall be supplementary to all other provisions of the ordinances of the City relating to the construction, use and maintenance of residential buildings and shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof which are used or designed or intended to be used for residential occupancy, except hotels.
Existing buildings may continue to be occupied for residential purposes, if:
(a) The building complies with this Housing Code, except as to any variance heretofore specifically granted by Council or by any board properly authorized by Council.
(b) The use and occupancy of the building is not in violation of any of the provisions of the ordinances of the City and applicable statutes of the State, including any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to such ordinances or statutes, the provisions of this Housing Code shall prevail.
In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of this Housing Code, including any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Housing Code, and any of the provisions of the other ordinances of the City, including any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to such ordinances, the provisions of this Housing Code shall prevail.
(Ord. 1968-72. Passed 12-23-68.)