It is hereby found and declared that buildings or other structures
and properties, either occupied or unoccupied, which because of faulty
design or construction, failure to be kept in a proper state of repair,
lack of proper sanitary facilities or adequate lighting or ventilation,
inability to properly heat, improper management, or any combination
of these factors, so that they have become or are becoming dilapidated,
neglected, fire hazard, overcrowded with occupants, unsanitary, or
vermin infested, jeopardize or are detrimental to the health, safety,
morals, welfare, and/or repose of the people of the Village. It is
further found and declared that the elimination of such buildings
or structures or the prevention of the occurrence of such conditions
in the future is in the best interests of the citizens of this Village
and that the accomplishments of this end will be fostered and encouraged
by the enactment and enforcement of this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing and
future residential buildings and structures, accessory buildings and
structures, and all existing and future premises. The provisions of
this chapter constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises,
structures, equipment and facilities; for light, ventilation, space,
heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety
from fire and other hazards, and for the safe, sanitary, and aesthetic
maintenance thereof; the responsibility of owners; and the administration,
enforcement and penalties for violation thereof.
The provisions of this chapter shall not abrogate the responsibility
of every person to comply with the provisions of the Village of Bellevue
Zoning and Municipal Codes and the Village, if any, and State of Wisconsin
Residential and Commercial Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating,
Ventilating and Air Conditioning Codes, Rental Weatherization, and
International Fuel Gas Code.
