In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city as authorized by state law, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish minimum standards of fitness for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings used for human habitation, as expressly authorized by state law.
(1997 Code, § 152.02) (Ord. passed - -1997; Ord. 2003-28, passed 9-9-2003)