(a)
The
provisions embraced in the following sections shall constitute and
be known as the structural standards code of the city.
(b)
The
code establishes minimum standards for occupancy, and does not replace
or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, replacement
or repair of buildings. Every building, structure or dwelling; permanent,
moveable or mobile; shall conform to the requirements of this code
regardless of the primary use of such building, structure or dwelling,
and regardless of when such building, structure, or dwelling may have
been constructed, altered, or repaired.
(c)
This
code is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be construed to
secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof (which are public
safety, health, and general welfare) through structural strength,
stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety
to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction,
alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings,
dwellings and structures in cases where there exists imminent danger
to human life or health.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
The provisions of this code shall apply to any building, dwelling,
or structure regardless of when said building, dwelling, or structure
was constructed, altered or repaired.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all
parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
All devices or safeguards which are required by this code in a building
when erected, altered, or repaired, shall be maintained in good working
order. The owner, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for
the maintenance of buildings, structures, and premises to the extent
set out in this code. The tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance
of buildings, structures, and premises to the extent set out in this
code.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
No structure or building shall be moved from one lot to another
or erected within the city limits until a permit shall have been issued
and no permit shall be issued for the removal if the structure is
not in conformity with this division. Any structure hereafter erected
or moved without a permit and not in conformity with this division
will constitute a violation of this division
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
Nothing in this division or in the code hereby adopted shall
be construed to affect any suit or proceeding now pending in any court,
or any rights acquired or liability incurred, nor any cause or causes
or action accrued or existing, under any act or ordinance repealed
hereby. Nor shall any right or remedy or any character be lost, impaired,
or affected by this division.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
(a)
No
person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let or sublet to another
for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit designed or intended to
be used for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein,
nor shall any vacant dwelling building [be] permitted to exist which
does not comply with the following requirements.
(b)
Every
dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory,
tub or shower, and a water closet, all in good working condition and
properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. Every plumbing
fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained
in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks, and
obstructions. All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within
the dwelling unit and be accessible to the occupants of same. The
owner or his designated agent, or the tenant if the premises is leased,
shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire
premises owned, leased, or occupied by the operator.
(c)
The
minimum standard for the continued use and occupancy of all buildings
or structures, regardless of the date of their construction, is that
buildings or structures shall not be in a condition or have a defect
which constitutes a dangerous structure as defined in the International
Building Code 2012 [2018].
(d)
If
a building or structure is found to be below the minimum standards
as defined in the International Building Code 2012 [2018], the city
may deny utility services, including but not limited to garbage, water,
and electricity service, to the building or structure until the building
or structure is brought into compliance with the minimum standards
as defined in the International Building Code 2012 [2018]. Nothing
in this section precludes the city from authorizing temporary utility
service to the substandard building or structure for the purpose of
bringing the building or structure into compliance with the minimum
standards defined in this section.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this division,
or shall fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements
thereof, within the city limits shall be deemed guilty of an offense
and shall be liable for a fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00). Each day the violation exists shall constitute
a separate offense. Such penalty shall be in addition to all the other
remedies provided herein.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
Neither the city nor any authorized agent or employee of the
city acting under the terms of this division shall be liable or have
any liability by reason or orders issued or work done in compliance
with the terms of this division.
(Ordinance 2022-0322-01 adopted 3/22/22)
