Princeville — Title 15 Ch. 15.24 Property Maintenance and Occupancy Code § 5.24.010
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A. Title. This Chapter shall be known as the Village of Princeville Property Maintenance and Occupancy Code. B. Scope. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential buildings, structures, dwellings or parts thereof, as herein defined, and shall constitute the minimum requirements for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, and protection from elements. The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute minimum standards to all existing residential and nonresidential buildings, structures, dwellings or parts thereof, as herein defined, so as to eliminate conditions hazardous to the public health, safety and welfare within the Village, as defined herein; and shall constitute minimum responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants concerning the occupancy of existing structures and premises. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply uniformly to the construction, maintenance, use and occupancy of all buildings, structures and dwellings, and shall apply uniformly to all alteration, repair, equipment, use, occupancy and maintenance of all existing buildings, structures and dwellings within the Village, irrespective of when or under what code or codes such buildings, structures or dwellings were originally constructed, rehabilitated or renovated. C. Declaration of Legislative Purposes. In recognition that the physical condition of a person's property has consequences beyond the lot upon which the property is located, this Chapter is adopted for the following purposes: 1. To promote the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the citizens of the Village. 2. To enhance the values of the property throughout the Village. 3. To protect and stabilize the general appearance of buildings, structures, dwellings, landscaping and open areas in the Village. 4. To ensure adequate light, air and privacy for property in the Village. 5. To encourage and promote acceptability, attractiveness, cohesiveness and compatibility of buildings, structures and dwellings so as to maintain and improve the established property values within the Village. 6. To preserve and promote the physical and mental health and social well-being of the people, to prevent and control incidence of communicable diseases, to reduce environmental hazards and to ensure safety from fire and accidents. 7. To prevent and control blights. 8. To determine the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of buildings, structures and dwellings within the Village. 9. To provide for the administration and enforcement thereof.
Section 15.24.010 of the Princeville Property Maintenance and Occupancy Code establishes the foundational scope and purpose of the Village's property maintenance rules. The code applies to all existing residential and nonresidential buildings, structures, and dwellings throughout Princeville, regardless of when they were built or under what prior code they were constructed. It sets minimum standards for conditions such as light, ventilation, heating, sanitation, and structural safety, with the overarching goal of protecting public health, safety, and welfare across the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.24.010, property owners and operators in Princeville are subject to this code's minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for every building or dwelling they control, no matter how old the structure or what code governed its original construction. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet baseline requirements for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, and protection from the elements. Because the code applies uniformly to all alterations, repairs, and ongoing maintenance, operators typically review these standards whenever undertaking any work on an existing structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.24.010 establishes that all residential dwellings in Princeville must meet minimum standards for habitability, including adequate light, ventilation, heating, and sanitation, and these protections apply regardless of the age of the building. Tenants who believe their dwelling falls below the minimums set out in this chapter may have grounds to raise a violation with Village authorities responsible for administering and enforcing the Princeville Property Maintenance and Occupancy Code. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing authority can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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