The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by:
A. Establishing a program for identification, registration, and regulation of buildings which are or become vacant on and after the effective date of this chapter, to prevent such buildings from becoming public nuisances;
B. Determining the responsibilities of owners of vacant buildings; and
C. Providing for administration, enforcement and imposition of penalties. (Ord. 10-12-25, 12-7-2010)