Purpose and scope.

Glendale City Code § 29.1-1

in effect

Sec. 29.1-1. - Purpose and scope. (a) Purpose. This chapter establishes minimum standards for residential rental properties that preserve and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents of the city and enhance the appearance and quality of neighborhoods. (b) Application. The provisions of this chapter are minimum standards that apply to all residential rental properties located within the city including single family homes, multifamily units, mobile homes, boardinghouses and hotels/motels. (c) Limitations. This chapter shall not require changes in existing buildings and utilities if the building or utility was constructed, altered or repaired in accordance with the city codes in effect at the time of construction, alteration or repair, unless one (1) of the following conditions exists: (1) The building or utility has not been maintained in accordance with the city codes in effect at the time of construction, alteration or repair. (2) The building or utility has been determined to be a potential or imminent hazard. (3) The building was constructed prior to city building code regulations and does not meet the minimum standards of this chapter. (4) The building lacks smoke detectors as required under section 29.1-16, subsection (b). (Ord. No. 2036, § 1, 10-13-98)

Source: City of Glendale, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH29.1REREPR_ARTIGEPR_S29.1-1PUSCFetched: 11/1/2026