§ 18-480. Title and purpose.

(a)

Title. This article shall be known as the "Muskegon Heights Property Maintenance Code." It may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as the "code", the "chapter", or the "article" of this article.

(b)

Purpose. The purpose of this Code is to protect the public health, safety and welfare in buildings intended for human occupancy and accessory structures as hereinafter provided by:

(1)

Establishing minimum standards for exterior property areas, exterior structure, interior structure, basic facilities, light and ventilation, occupancy requirements, and fire safety. These standards are designed to be reasonably high, but at the same time, practical and attainable, and should not be interpreted as a guarantee to the purchaser.

(2)

Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of every building or structure used or intended for commercial or residential use of occupancy, in whole or in part.

(3)

Provide for administration, enforcement and penalties.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing structures. Any new building construction or additions to existing structures in the City of Muskegon Heights must comply with the requirements of the building code as amended. The minimum standards required under this Code are designed to prevent fire hazard, structural deterioration, inadequate light, air and heat, and unsanitary and over-crowded conditions which constitute a menace to the safety, health and welfare of the occupants or to the surrounding area.

(Ord. No. 11-585, § 18-424, 3-14-11)