CHAPTER 1343
Unclean Habitations
1343.01   General provisions.
1343.02   Definition.
1343.03   Existence of public nuisance; occupancy prohibited until nuisance is abated.
1343.04   Compliance with notice or order to vacate; enforcement.
1343.05   Failure to comply; civil proceedings instituted.
1343.99    Penalty.
 
1343.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
   It shall be unlawful for any reason to lease, permit the occupancy of, permit the continuation of the occupancy of, or continue the occupancy of a structure or building or any portion thereof used for human habitation, unless such structure or building or portion thereof is free from unclean and unsanitary conditions as defined in Section 1343.02 and unless the provisions of the subsequent sections are complied with.
(Ord. 852. Passed 12-1-03.)
1343.02 DEFINITION.
   A structure, building or any portion thereof used for human habitation shall be deemed to be in an unclean and unsanitary condition when any of the following conditions exist:
   (a)   Infection with communicable disease.
   (b)   Absence of toilet facilities required by law or ordinance.
   (c)   Presence of sewer gas.
   (d)   Dampness or wetness due to lack of repair.
   (e)   Accumulation of dirt, filth, litter, refuse, or other offensive or dangerous substances likely to cause sickness among the occupants.
   (f)   Defective or improperly used drainage, plumbing or ventilation facilities likely to cause sickness.
      (Ord. 852. Passed 12-1-03.)
1343.03 EXISTENCE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE; OCCUPANCY PROHIBITED UNTIL NUISANCE IS ABATED.
   If the local Board of Health ascertains from examination or reports of its inspection or sanitary officers or otherwise determines that a public nuisance as defined in Section 1343.02 exists in or upon any structure or building, or portion thereof and has notified the owner, occupant or person in charge of the premises to abate the nuisance or vacate the premises, it shall be unlawful to occupy or permit the occupancy of the premises or portion thereof until the nuisance has been completely abated and the building or portion thereof has been rendered clean and sanitary in accordance with the terms of the notices of the Board of Health.
(Ord. 852. Passed 12-1-03.)
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