546.01 GENERAL.

   (a)   Title. These provisions shall be known as the City of Youngstown Property Maintenance Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

   (b)   Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to every structure and premises, whether used for residential or nonresidential purposes. This code constitutes minimum requirements and standards for the health, safety and welfare of the public. This code also establishes responsibilities of owners, operators, agents and occupants and provides for licensing of certain properties.

   (c)    Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare, improve aesthetics, and prevent the deterioration of properties and premises within the City. Existing structures which are not in compliance with this code shall be altered or repaired to comply with the provisions herein.

   (d)   Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.

   (e)   Existing Remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal, repair or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe or unsanitary.

   (f)   Historic Buildings. When a building designated as a historic building is judged by the Code Official to be safe, and in the public interest of health, safety, and welfare, the requirements of this Code may be modified.

(Ord. 16-119. Passed 4-6-16.)