(a) This chapter is enacted to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing structures, residential and commercial as further defined in Section 1341.01 of the Oregon Municipal Code. This chapter shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Oregon.
(b) Except for safety, sanitation and as otherwise regulated in this Part Thirteen - Building Code, nothing in this chapter shall require any change of construction, size, designated legal use or occupancy of any structures, premises, equipment and facilities which complied with the law or ordinances in force at the time a permit was lawfully granted for the construction of such structures, premises, equipment and facilities or any occupancy or use by the Division of
Building Inspection prior to the enactment of this Code.
(Ord. 081-2024. Passed 5-13-24.)