1755.01 POLICY AND INTENT.

   It is the policy of the City of Youngstown to help prevent the poisoning of its residents by requiring that the presence of deteriorated paint, bare soil, and lead dust on the interior and exterior of pre-1978 residential structures be identified and correctly addressed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines in order to prevent potential human exposure to lead hazards. An analysis of the risk assessments conducted in the City of Youngstown by the Health District indicates that the majority of lead poisoning of children occurs in rental properties that are either single-family homes or four (4) units or less. All fees related to the Lead-Safe Certificate shall be deposited in the Lead Ordinance Fund of the City of Youngstown Health District, and all fines related to enforcement of this Chapter shall be deposited into the Rental Registration Fund, to be used exclusively for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of this Chapter.

(Ord. 23-293. Passed 7-31-23.)