(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish general inspection procedures and minimum maintenance standards necessary to ensure that all residential rental units are safe, sanitary, free from fire and health hazards, fit for human habitation and promote the public welfare. In addition, this chapter establishes minimum standards governing the maintenance of all residential rental units and premises in such condition as will not constitute a blighting or deteriorating influence on neighborhoods or the general community; establishes the particular responsibilities of the owners and occupants of residential rental units pertaining to sanitation, repairs and maintenance; establishes general standards for all single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings used for residential rental purposes; authorizes the inspection of all residential rental units, including any single-family, two-family or multi-family dwellings used for residential rental purposes; establishes enforcement procedures; and establishes penalties for violating the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall be considered to be supplemental to all other provisions of the ordinances of the city relating to construction, use and maintenance of buildings and premises. However, where any provision of this chapter is more strict than any provision of the City Zoning Code and/or the Building and Housing Code, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail herein.
(Ord. 2011-111, passed 9-7-2011)