The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions
and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures,
equipment and exterior property.
The owner of the premises shall
maintain the structures and exterior property in
compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for
in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit
another person to occupy premises that are not in
a sanitary and safe condition and that do not comply with the requirements
of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling
unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are
responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that
part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises they occupy and control.
Vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant
land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition
as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely
affect the public health or safety.