6-7-1: PURPOSE AND POLICY; PUBLIC NUISANCE:
   A.   Policy: There exists in the village of Reedsville structures, residential yards or vacant areas or combinations thereof which are, or may become, unhygienic, dilapidated or unsafe with respect to structural integrity, equipment or maintenance and as such constitute a menace to the health, safety and welfare of the public. Lack of maintenance and progressive deterioration of certain properties have the further effect of creating blighted area conditions and, if such conditions are not curtailed and/or removed, the expenditure of public funds to correct and eliminate the same may be necessary. Timely regulation and restriction to contain and prevent blight is necessary thereby maintaining the desirability and amenities as well as property values of the neighborhoods in the village of Reedsville.
   B.   Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to protect public health, safety and welfare by establishing minimum property maintenance standards. This chapter does not replace or modify standards otherwise established by other portions of this code for construction, repair, alteration or use of buildings. This chapter is meant to be remedial and this chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes stated herein. Violation of the minimum standards set forth in this chapter shall be deemed to be a public nuisance.
   C.   Scope: These standards apply to all land, buildings and structures located within the village of Reedsville.
   D.   Minimum Standards: It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or use or let or hold out to another for occupancy for use any building, structure or premises which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 2003-7, 9-2-2003)