§ 14-121. Intent.

The city recognizes the importance of the rental housing segment of the overall city housing stock inasmuch as it provides housing options and opportunities to those citizens of the community who are unable to attain or do not desire home ownership. As the entity responsible for the enforcement of the building and housing codes it is in the interest of the city to ensure that all rental residential units, structures and grounds leased for occupancy to the general public are in compliance with the minimum property maintenance standards adopted and enforced by the city. Benefits to the city include:

(1)

Protection of the health, safety and welfare of residents of rental properties and adjacent properties. Existing structures and premises not in compliance will be repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein.

(2)

Maintenance of property values and "quality of life" within the immediate neighborhoods in which residential rental units are located.

(3)

Enforcement of common minimum standards for all residential rental units, structures and premises.

(Ord. No. 03-332, § 1, 1-20-03)