146.01 General Provisions | 146.12 Nature of Evidence |
146.02 Definitions | 146.13 Notice of Violation |
146.03 Conflicts | 146.14 Reinspection Authorized |
146.04 Certificate of Structure Compliance | 146.15 Order to Comply |
146.05 Rental Permit Procedures | 146.16 Reconsideration |
146.06 Rental Permit Sanctions | 146.17 Appeal to City Administrator |
146.07 Rubbish and Garbage Disposal | 146.18 Variations |
146.08 Pest and Rodent Control | 146.19 Structure Compliance Standards |
146.09 Inspections Authorized | 146.20 Maintenance – Responsibility of Owner |
146.10 Time for Inspections | 146.21 Maintenance – Responsibility of Tenants |
146.11 Court Order Available | 146.22 Rental Housing Regulations |
1. Title. This chapter shall be known as the “North Liberty Housing Code” and will be referred to herein as “this code” or “this chapter.”
2. Compliance with State Code. The City, in compliance with the requirements of Section 364.17 of the Code of Iowa, hereby adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (hereinafter “IPMC”), as adopted and modified in Section 157.03(1)(101.4.5), City of North Liberty Code of Ordinances, and as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, except as modified herein.
3. Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all residential buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.
4. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all dwellings, within the jurisdiction of the City, used or intended to be used for human occupancy, except that said provisions shall not be applicable to temporary housing as defined herein.