(A) Title; purpose.
(1) These regulations shall be known as the "Property Maintenance Code" hereinafter referred to as the "Property Maintenance Code" or "this code".
(2) This chapter is to establish minimum acceptable standards, premises and facilities in the village, which must be maintained in existing buildings, structures, premises and facilities to protect health, safety and general welfare.
(1994 Code, § 6-2-1)
(B) Scope. This subchapter is to protect the public health, safety and welfare in the village neighborhoods, by:
(1) Establishing minimum exterior maintenance standards for all nonresidential structures;
(2) Establishing minimum exterior maintenance standards for residential structures;
(3) Establishing minimum maintenance standards for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating and sanitation for all residential dwelling units and structures;
(4) Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of all structures; and
(5) Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
(1994 Code, § 6-2-2)
(C) Liberal interpretation required. This subchapter shall be construed liberally and justly to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the maintenance of the structures and premises.
(1994 Code, § 6-2-3)
(D) Effect on existing ordinances; remedies.
(1) This subchapter establishes minimum requirements for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all structures and premises and does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established by ordinance which may be additional or more stringent for the construction, repair, alteration or use of structures, equipment or facilities.
(2) The provisions in this subchapter shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances and regulations which prescribe standards other than are provided herein.
(3) The provisions in this subchapter shall not be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the village or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
(4) This subchapter shall not affect violations or any other ordinances, codes or regulations existing prior to the effective date hereof, and any such violations shall be governed and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of those ordinances, codes or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed.
(1994 Code, § 6-2-4)
(E) Code enforcement guidelines.
(1) Buildings; construction codes.
(a) Any repairs or alterations to a structure or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this subchapter shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the Building Code now in existence.
(b) Any repair, alteration or replacement of structural elements of a building, which may be required by the provisions of these guidelines, shall be done in accordance with the applicable sections of the Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code or other applicable code or ordinance of this jurisdiction.
(2) Zoning Code. The provisions of these guidelines shall not permit the abridgement or violation of the Zoning Code of this municipality, if any.
(3) Conflicts. Specific provisions of these guidelines indicate their precedence over the requirements of other related codes and ordinances. Where specific precedence is not indicated, the requirements of the most restrictive code or ordinance prevail.
(1994 Code, § 6-2-5)
(Ord. 98-05, passed 5-19-1998; Ord. 03-07, passed 4-3-2003; Ord. 14-04, passed 4-15-2014; Ord. 20-15, passed 10-6-2020)