§ 14-2. Findings and purpose.

The city council finds that there are non-owner occupied residential dwellings or units in the city that have become unsafe, unsanitary and unsecure due to deterioration. The city council finds that it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the city and its residents to require that all non-owner occupied residential dwellings or units be registered and inspected to ensure safe, secure and sanitary living conditions for those residing in non-owner occupied residential dwellings or units. The city council also finds that by requiring property registration of all non-owner occupied residential dwellings or units in the city, the continuing maintenance of safe and quality non-owner occupied residential dwellings and units will be maintained and property values will be enhanced. The city council also finds that requiring designation of a responsible local agent will ensure timely notice under the law to the property owner and assist code enforcement inspectors in their duties to inspect non-owner occupied dwellings or units.

(Ord. No. 2012-03, § 1, 2-21-12)