(a) Title. These provisions shall be known as the Village of Poland Administrative Maintenance Code, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."
(b) Scope and Applicability.
(1) The provisions of this Code shall apply to every structure and premises, whether used for residential or nonresidential purposes. This Code incorporates minimum requirements and standards for the health, safety and welfare of the public. This Code also establishes responsibilities of owners, operators, agents and occupants and provides for licensing of certain properties.
(2) This Code is intended to address and remedy violations of Title 12 and Title 14 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Poland, and any other federal, state, or local laws or regulations not specifically identified herein or as shall be enacted from time to time.
(c) Intent. This Code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare, improve aesthetics, and prevent the deterioration of properties and premises within the City. Existing structures which are not in compliance with this Code shall be altered or repaired to comply with the provisions herein.
(d) Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neutral; the singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular. The words "must" or "shall" are to be construed as mandatory.
(e) Undefined Terms. Where terms are not expressly defined in this Code, such terms shall be given the generally accepted dictionary definition. In determining the definition to be used, the context in which the term is used shall be considered, together with the intent of this Code.
(f) Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwelling," "premises," "building," or "structure" are stated in this Code, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
(g) Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code.
(h) Existing Remedies. The provisions in this Code shall be in addition to and shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the abatement, removal, repair or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe or unsanitary.
(Ord. 1564-19. Passed 8-20-19.)