(A) Purpose. The city recognizes a compelling interest in establishing standards for the maintenance of sanitary and safe residential rental structures and for improving rental properties within the city. Such standards are an important factor supportive of the general health, safety, and welfare of all of its citizens of the city. This chapter is designed to promote the continuing maintenance and quality of safe rental properties and to enhance and maintain property values throughout the city.
(B) Scope.
(1) This chapter shall apply to any structures or part thereof, which is let or available for occupancy by persons pursuant to an oral or written rental or lease arrangement or other valuable consideration; or to any occupant therein. Such structures shall include, but not be limited to, single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, rooming houses, housekeeping units, rooming units, bed and breakfast establishments, bed and breakfast inns, and short-term rentals.
(2) This chapter does not apply to hotel/motels (where the average overnight stay is less than 30 days), jails, nursing homes, school dormitories, hospitals, nor federally licensed and inspected properties. Nor does it apply to facilities offering healthcare of any kind that are inspected, certified, and/or licensed by the state.
(3) This chapter shall be enforced by the City Manager or his or her authorized representatives. The Administrator may utilize additional personnel to assist with the enforcement including individuals with specialized technical training or experience necessary to evaluate the condition of rental properties and determine compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. passed 3-14-2019)