CHAPTER 146
HOUSING CODE
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
146.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
   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.