The purpose of these standards is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance and condition of all residential and nonresidential premises; to authorize and establish procedures for the inspection of said premises; and to fix penalties for violations of the standards set forth herein. These standards are hereby declared to be remedial and essential for the public interest, and it is intended that this chapter can be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated herein.
(Ord. 707, passed 5-22-2001)