(A) Adopted. The 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, which is attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted in its entirety, by reference as if fully set forth in this subchapter as the existing Structures Code for the city. A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code shall be made a part of the permanent nuisance violations in the records of the city and shall be maintained on file in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer for public inspection.
(B) Standards. This subchapter shall govern and control the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures in the city by providing the standard for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use, and that premises are clean and sanitary. This subchapter shall also govern and control the condemnation of buildings and structures found to be unfit for human occupancy and use, and it shall establish procedures for the demolition of such structures. This subchapter shall also establish what constitutes a nuisance on public and private properties, prohibit such nuisances, fix the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of property and provide for administration, enforcement and civil penalties. The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances or regulations.
(Ord. 682, passed 5-12-2009; Ord. 703, passed 1-3-2012)