Harwood Heights |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Chapter 15.52. VACANT BUILDING AND PROPERTY REGULATIONS |
§ 15.52.010. Declaration of policy.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by enactment of this section which:
A.
Establishes a program for identification, registration, and regulation of buildings which are or become vacant on and after the effective date of this chapter;
B.
Determines the responsibilities of owners of vacant buildings; and
C.
Provides for administration, enforcement, including abatement of public nuisances, and imposition of penalties.
This chapter shall be construed liberally to effect its purposes.
(Ord. No. 12-44, § 2, 12-13-12)