(A) Every residential and nonresidential building, and the premises on which it is situated, in the city, used or intended to be used for dwelling, retail, commercial, business, light manufacturing or industrial occupancy, shall comply with this exterior property maintenance code, whether or not such building has been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this code, and irrespective of any permit or license which has been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this code (Ordinance 85-30, passed May 21, 1985). This code establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all such buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of such buildings, except as provided in division (B) of this section. Where there is mixed occupancy, a residential or nonresidential use therein shall nevertheless be regulated by and subject to this code.
(B) Where the provisions of this code impose a higher standard than that which is set forth in any other ordinance of the city or under the laws of the state, then the standard set forth herein shall prevail. If the provisions of this code impose a lower standard than that which is set forth in any other ordinance of the city or under the laws of the state, then the higher standard contained in any such ordinance or law shall prevail.
(C) After the date of enactment of this code (Ordinance 85-30, passed May 21, 1985), all licenses and permits shall be issued upon compliance with this code, as well as upon compliance with the ordinances under which such licenses and permits are granted.
(D) No license, permit or other certification of compliance with this code shall constitute a defense against any violation of any other ordinance of the city applicable to any structure or premises, nor shall any provision of this code relieve any owner, operator or occupant from the requirement of complying with any such other provision or relieve any city official from the requirement of enforcing such other provision.
(`82 Code, § 1426.05) (Ord. 85-30, passed 5-21-85)