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1701.06   SEPARABILITY.
   Sections and subsections of this Code and the several parts and provisions thereof are hereby declared to be independent sections, subsections, parts and provisions, and the holding of any such section, subsection, part or provision thereof to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective for any cause shall not affect nor render invalid any other such section, subsection, part or provision thereof.
(Ord. 53-68. Passed 7-22-69; Ord. 389-94. Passed 5-6-96.)
1701.07   LEGAL AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES.
   The imposition of any penalty, as provided for in this Code, shall not preclude the Law Director from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful repair or maintenance, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to require compliance with the provisions of this Code or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determinations of the Code Official, the Mayor, the Board of Housing Appeals or the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 53-68. Passed 7-22-69; Ord. 389-94. Passed 5-6-96.)
1701.08   DANGER TO HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS OR WELFARE.
   The failure of any building to conform to the requirements of this Code shall be deemed to be an imminent threat to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the inhabitants of the City.
(Ord. 53-68. Passed 7-22-69; Ord. 389-94. Passed 5-6-96.)
1701.09   FAIR HOUSING.
   The City hereby affirms it to be the right of all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or handicap, to seek residency and to reside in the City, and it shall be the policy of the City to welcome such persons, and this right shall be protected by the City in cooperation with governmental and private housing agencies.
(Res. 227-83. Passed 12-27-83; Ord. 389-94. Passed 5-6-96.)