A. Title. Chapters 1.10 through 1.16 shall be known as the "code enforcement ordinance."

B. Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing premises and shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.

C. Intent. This chapter shall be constructed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare in so far as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein.

D. Purpose. The city council establishes the procedures set forth in Chapters 1.10 through 1.16 for declaring and addressing nuisance conditions and other violations of the municipal code, pursuant to Government Code Section 36900, et seq., Section 38660, Sections 38771 through 38775, inclusive, Section 53069.4, Section 54988, and all other statutes and laws referenced herein. The purpose of Chapters 1.10 through 1.16 is to provide criminal, civil, and administrative remedies, which shall be in addition to all other legal remedies that may be pursued by the city, to prevent, discourage, abate, or otherwise address any nuisance condition or violation of this chapter, as that term is defined in Section 1.10.020.