Title 7 - Health and Sanitation

7.25.101.2 Purpose and Scope

101.2.1  Purpose.  The Governing Body finds that there exists within the City conditions of structures and premises which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or general welfare of the occupants of such structures and premises or other residents of the City or which have a blighting influence on the properties in the area. Such conditions include the following, without limitation: defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation; air pollution; light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair; structure defects; uncleanliness; overcrowding; inadequate ingress and egress; dead and dying trees, limbs or other unsightly natural growth and unsightly appearances that constitute a blight to adjoining property, the neighborhood or the City; walls, sidings or exteriors of a quality and appearance not commensurate with the character of the properties in the neighborhood; unsightly stored or parked material, equipment, supplies and machinery and vermin infestation; inadequate drainage; or any violation of health, fire, building or any other laws or regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of the buildings and improvements.

The Governing Body further finds that any of the foregoing conditions render such structures or premises unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety or morals, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the City.

101.2.2  Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for reasonable level of sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, an owner’s authorized agent, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.

(History: Ord. No. PM-3289 §4, 2020)

Effective on: 1/1/1901