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ORDINANCE #89- CITY OF RAl~EY ANOKA COUNTY STATU OF ~'NESOTA CI~I%' OF }j~d~q~SEY RESLDENT~ qJ~ HOUSING STANDARDS PRF~dVII~ LE It is hereby found and declared that impaired structures contain conditions dangerous to the pukflic health, safety, and ~:.~mera] welfare o~ ihe citi~:ens of the City. h is found that impaired structures exist witl::.n the City because o:' faulty (~e.~ig~ or constructmn, failure to 1;.oep them in a prope~ ~.tate of repair, lack of adequate lighting or ventilation, inability te p:cperi:.' heat, improperty management, or an~' combination of these factor~. It is declared that th(: impro~-emem ofi~npaired structm'cs and the prevention of existence of ir;paired structures in the .~uture ~s in the best interest of the citizens of the City. The City Council of the City of Ramsey ordains: ARTICLE I: GEN~ERAL PROVISIONS SECTION l10.191A - TITLE: This ordinance shall be known as the Ramsey Residentia~ Housing Standards Ordinance and will be hereinafter referred to as "this ordinance". SECTION i10.]91B - SCOPE: All provisions of this ordinance shall apply uniformly to the maintenance, repair, equipment, use, and occupancy of all existing residential properties, including singl~ family dwcllings an~or multiple family dwellings including apartments, and condominium common areas within the City. SECTION 110.191C - PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to maintain the City's sanitation, public health and attractiveness, protect the safety of the peopel, and to promote the genera] weifare by legislation w~ich shall be systematically enforced upon all residential property and act as a public service to residents who are homeowners. These general objectives include, among others, the following: 1) To protect the character and stability of residential areas within the City; 2) Tc correct and prevent conditions that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the safety, general welfare, and health of persons owning or renting residential facilities within the City; 3) To provide for sound maintenance of cooking, heating, sanitary, electrical, light, and ventilation systems necessary for health and safety; 4) To provide basic standards for the maintenance of existing residential structures and to prevent deterioration and blight; 5) To preserve the value of land and structures throughout the CiW. SECTION l10.191D - DEFINITIONS: The following terms, wherever they occur in this ordinance, are defined as set forth herein. Whenever the words "dwelling", "dwelling unit", "premises", or "structure" are used in this article, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof'.