Columbus City Codes § 4503.01 Declaration of policy.
4503.01 - Declaration of policy.
There exists in the city residential, nonresidential, commercial, industrial buildings, structures, and vacant areas and combinations thereof, which are slum or blighted, or which are becoming slum or blighted because of substandard, unsanitary, deteriorated or deteriorating conditions, factors, and characteristics. Their existence is injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare, including spiritual values as well as physical, aesthetic and monetary values, and constitute a nuisance and a threat to the realization of maximum benefits from urban redevelopment and the general growth and the providing of a safe and healthful environment in the city. The purpose of this code is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the city by setting forth a comprehensive Housing Code covering all buildings now in existence or hereafter constructed by:
(A) Establishing minimum standards for:
(1) Basic equipment and facilities with respect to light, heat, plumbing and ventilation;
(2) Use and location of space for cooking, heating, living and sleeping purpose; and
(3) Adequate maintenance and prevention for elimination of hazards and nuisances.
(B) Determining the responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants of dwelling and other buildings.
(C) Providing for uniform administration and enforcement adequate to carry out the provisions and intent of this code.
(Ord. 1254-75.)