The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that the minimum standards set forth by the International Code Council, the International Property Maintenance Code and all other applicable statutes, laws, codes, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations are followed so as to make all rental dwelling units safe, sanitary, free from fire and health hazards, fit for human habitation and beneficial to the public welfare; to establish inspection periods for inspecting rental dwelling units within the Village so as to protect property values and to maintain the character and appearance of the community; to fix responsibilities of owners, agents, and persons having charge and occupants of rental dwelling units with respect to sanitation, repair and maintenance; to provide for rehabilitation and reuse of existing structures and the application of this Chapter's requirements to alterations and repairs; to fix the responsibilities of owners, agents, persons having charge and occupants of all such rental dwelling units; and to provide for the administration, enforcement and penalties for this Chapter.
(Ord. 2009-07. Passed 9-10-09.)