§ 157.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE.

   (A)   The intent and purpose of this housing code is to protect the public health, safety, and the general welfare of the citizens of the city.

   (B)   These general objectives include, among others, the following specific purposes:

      (1)   To protect the character and stability of residential areas within the city;

      (2)   To provide minimum standards for heating and sanitary equipment necessary to the health and safety of occupants of buildings;

      (3)   To provide facilities for light and ventilation, necessary to health and safety of occupants of buildings;

      (4)   To prevent additions or alterations to existing dwellings that would be injurious to the life, health, safety, or general welfare of the occupants of such dwellings or neighboring properties;

      (5)   To provide minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential buildings to prohibit unsuitable residential housing; and

      (6)   To preserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the city.

(Prior Code, § 157.001)