§ 10-158. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this article is to recognize the private and public benefits resulting from the safe, sanitary and attractive maintenance of residential and commercial buildings, yards or vacant areas. Attractive and well-maintained property will enhance the neighborhood and village and provide a suitable environment for increasing physical and monetary values. In order to secure this goal, activities contrary to this division are deemed to constitute a matter of public concern which must be regulated or prescribed through the exercise of the village's police powers.

(Ord. of 5-7-1997)