This chapter establishes minimum standards and does not replace, repeal or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, replacement, repairs or use of buildings, structures or premises. The provisions, requirements and minimum standards contained in this chapter are designed and intended to govern:
(A) Every portion of a building or premises, each rental dwelling, each rental unit, each rooming house, and similar use, structure or premises used, intended to be used or designed for any rental dwelling purpose for permanent or temporary occupancy regardless of when the building(s) or premise(s) may have been constructed, altered or repaired; and respective of any permits or licenses which may have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or premises, for the construction or repair of the building, or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter.
(B) All moveable units rented for human habitation for permanent occupancy and the areas, grounds or parcels on which they are located, insofar as they are applicable thereto and not in conflict with any other applicable regulations, shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 96-67, passed 5-14-96; Am. Ord. 2008-55, passed 9-9-08)