(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by enactment of this subchapter which:
(1) Establishes a program for identification, registration, and regulation of buildings which are or become vacant on and after the effective date of this subchapter.
(2) Determines the responsibilities of owners of vacant buildings.
(3) Provides for administration, enforcement, including abatement of public nuisances, and imposition of penalties.
(B) This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effect its purposes.
(Ord. 2008-07-0193O, passed 7-22-2008)