This Chapter is intended to protect the people of the County against the consequences of urban blight, assure the continued economic and social stability of structures and neighborhoods, and protect the health, safety and welfare of residents, by authorizing the enforcement of:
(a) minimum standards of health and safety, fire protection, light and ventilation, cleanliness, repair and maintenance, and occupancy for residential properties; and
(b) minimum standards of repair and maintenance for nonresidential properties. (2002 L.M.C., ch. 15, § 1.)