(A) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, maintenance and repair of all buildings and structures within the city used as rental housing. The purpose of this subchapter is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this subchapter.
(B) Scope. The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof leased for human living or sleeping purposes, including those in existence at the time of adoption of this subchapter. If any provision of this subchapter conflicts with the Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code or any other state code or law, such code or law shall control.
(C) Application to existing buildings. Additions, alterations or repairs shall be done in compliance with the Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code. Applicable permits shall apply as required by such codes.
(Ord. 83C, passed 2-16-2011)