HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-22 184-V ORDINANCEIntroduced by Councilor Baldacci, .tiny 22, 1968
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLEJ (Orbittams 6stablashing M nimam s?.anoaraa Governing tae Condition,
p, c Maintenance of Dwellingsf etC.
B. it oramirudWwCity Comra:it oftAe Citi ofBanyor, a.rouau.:
That Chapter x of the
Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor is hereby repealed, ana substituted
therefor, with the following:
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ORDInANCE
RECEtIVp Establishing Minimum standards Covers -
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July 22, 1968
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Aug. 12, 1968
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August 26, 1966
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Oct. 280 1968
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NOV. 13, 1968
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IN CITY COUNCIL
Dec. 23, 1968
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CITY CLERK
IN COUNCIL
Jan. 13, 1969
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CITY CLEAN
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1 1969
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Sequoia on table.
CITY CIERK
�NXfch 10, 1969
Taken from tojele, Clark directed to
Advertise Public hearing for March 31,
at 7;30 P.M. in council chamber, City
Hall. Tabled to March 31st.
IN CITY COUNCIL azz�'?
Nov. 25, 1968 CITY C11kAK
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April 14, 1969
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Dec. 9, 1968
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CITY
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Nay 5, 1969 - Passtat acing bfritteringthe frittering yes andt no vote; Cowcil-
pro voting yea: Cos, O' 4miCO3ROUeton,
MCKay,Nineky,NealleY, Porter. Voting
no: Merry. Polish absent. 7�blw
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1968
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1968
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Oct. 14, 1968
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Oct. 280 1968
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NOV. 13, 1968
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IN CITY COUNCIL
Dec. 23, 1968
Remain on table.
CITY CLERK
IN COUNCIL
Jan. 13, 1969
Remain on table.
CITY CLEAN
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CONCity
NOT
r 1969
1 1969
Taken from table, tabled to Feb. 24th
CLEAN
e 24, 1969
Sequoia on table.
CITY CIERK
�NXfch 10, 1969
Taken from tojele, Clark directed to
Advertise Public hearing for March 31,
at 7;30 P.M. in council chamber, City
Hall. Tabled to March 31st.
IN CITY COUNCIL azz�'?
Nov. 25, 1968 CITY C11kAK
Taken from table, reta]RIed.
CODSCI
April 14, 1969
City C on Remain On table.
Dec. 9, 1968
Remain on table.
CITY
INCI COUNCI A./j,,R7
Nay 5, 1969 - Passtat acing bfritteringthe frittering yes andt no vote; Cowcil-
pro voting yea: Cos, O' 4miCO3ROUeton,
MCKay,Nineky,NealleY, Porter. Voting
no: Merry. Polish absent. 7�blw
CITY C
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IN CITY COONCIL - May 12, 1969
Taken fxom table, passed 2nd reading by
the following yes and no vote: Ccumcilcrs
voting yes: Baling, Cox, D'6rxico, Hesston,
McKay, Nealley, Porter. Councilor voting no.
Barry. Councilor Minsky absent.
IN CITY COI 11,
May 12, 1969
This ordinance having received 2 readings
an Separate dates, being properly certified
as correctly engrossed. PASSED a rid and
final reading by the following yes and n
vote: Councilors voting yes: Ballou, Cox,
D'Errico, HOOSten, McKay: Nealley, Porter.
Councilor voting no. Perry. Councilor ahaent
Minsky.
pay 9,1969
TO: CTTY MANAGM
FROMe W=W M. SHOOK, JR.
.SWrOT: CDTGIOTL ACTIONS ON HORSING COBE LSM10115
I regret that I was not in attendance at the City Council meting of Mev 5th at
which time a revised version of the proposed emontled. Houeing Code was presented
and given its first reading. I did not know that further action an the Code was
to be taken that evening.
I have reviewed the avended Code as revised and wish to out forth cone comments
an certain of the Council's amendments.
For whatever merit they bsar, I respectfully request that these comments be brought
to the City Council's attention before final action on the Code is taken.
Article 5 tion 1 1.6: "dhen the provision regulating the use of artificial
w na on en we ng units was reviewed at the special public hearing last
month, the nrnciple objection frau those Councilors proseat,seemed lobe that
the languegeof the revision left no room to allow Lha use of kerosene lamps and
candles (particuL ily candles) for dinners, religious eervlcee, holidays, atmoeohere,
and the like. Rather than delete the entire pr OVISIOn thus Continuing our inability
to control the hazardous routine daily use a kerosene lamps act cmdlea as a sub-
stitute far electric lights: would it be more advisable to Insert a phrase at the
end of the original revlsiona specifying that "use of candles or other forms of
n -electric illumination solely for periodic ceremonial, religious, or decorative
use" is not prohibited by this section?
Article 7S�ecti on 1yw1.2�11 In W opinion, reducing the minimum heist for. protective
nge or peranet ne required, from 36 to 24 inches presents in itself a hazard
to fall and trip -type accidents. A two foot railing on the perepn of average height
comes to about. the knees or slightly above. An accidental fall at;alnat much a yelling
could twee the individual to pivot over it far canis then if the rail came to thigh
or hip height. Thirty-six inches also brings the rail to within reach of the hands
for energeney support by reflex grabbing. The American public Realth 4aSxiativn,
Basic arincibles of Healthful Housim, recammends at least 30 inch high rails for
this puroose.
Article H Seotion 3: By question here would be, does the deletion of the phrase
mor an pyeM%ess prevent the Health Noartment from requiring, - when, necessary -
that the prmert'u own=r exterm nate for Infestations of rodents in his kSilb? 'nue
have asountamd these conditions onumber of occasions an the East side since
196h when the saver Uniting program began.
-2.
Article 9 Section 4: In applying this provision only to the occupants of "a multiple
&ailing that it makes it impossible to deal with situations - often
encountered - wherein the trader rents or leases the entire house from the owner.
Article 9, Sectl on $: IL is suggested shat this section as amended be deleted entirely
ar: Tmdde e, in eTPect St duplicates the language and requirements
contained in Article 7, 3c.l, 1.1: to wit: "SYery foundation, floor, wall,ceiling
and roof stall be reasonably west, srtlght... " It was the original purpose of the
proposed new section to:
a) Prevent the ertener surface of the structure from reaching sock a state of
exposure is tie elements ttmoogh lack of sufficient protective covering, that
mnon-weathertightness" was eminent and inherent, and at beet difficult to cwtrol in
other ways.
b) Prevent the "multiplication" of grossly neglected homes in deeper neighborhoods.
Aside from paint or siding, weathertightness can already he controlled cavae
Article 7, Section 1, 1.1 by calking, weather stripping, patching, ate., now of
-which either forestall continued multiple problems with keeping the building weather-
tight, or prevent deterioration of the neighborhood when the structures get ties
bad.
As I indicated at the eabllc hearing, it is not the intention or deslre, of this
Department to have at its disposal, an ordinance by which we Could capriciously
require anyone to paint Chair home for reasons of varying degrees of miner deterioration
of the siding surface.
Article 12, Sao.will deletion of the references to the "agent" of properties
a anh y elfedt on tnor repartna:n s ability to deal effectively with properties held
in estates, trusteeships or in instances where Wick actian for corrections (within
2h hears) Is nesded but the wnar lives out of state or otherwise at a distance where
he couldn't be roasted by n, ail. within the time judged necessary?
I respectfully request that the Council members reconsider their decisions ai the
above mention amendments. I will be available to answer any questions they may
have on these m=_tters.
City Clerk
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U019MG CODE INDEX
^PAr.
ANT,
54r„
DEFINITIONS
x
1
1
SL,9ra4 - DES70NATSAN Of UNFIT
Msgase
x
13
1.7
Other Conditions
x
13
1.6
Ceercrwding
x
13
1.L
Plumbing Inadequacies
x
13
1.3
Portions Broken, Deteriorated
x
13
1.1
Rodent InfastaV on
x
if
1.5
To1Trt Facilities - L-ck of
x
13
1.2
Vermin Infestation
T
13
1.5
Water Supply - Not Adequate
x
13
1.6
ENFORCRKT- T
Health klrftcer - Powers
x
12
3
Housing Aooeals Board - Petition to
x
12
6
Mathod of
x
12
1
Placarmng of �ellings
x
12
7,"1.107.2
Premises - Vaceting of
x
le
M
Property - sale Restricted
x
12
5
Public bearings - Method of Petitioning for
X
12
2
Public bearings - He Cording of
x
12
L
GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
Disposal of
x
4
b
Garbage Dontainsr
x
4
1
Garbage blsposal units
x
4
1
Refuse - Melling Units free of
x
4
7
Refuse Receptacles - occupant Responsibility
x
4
4
Refuse Receptacles - Near responsibility
C
L
5
Rubbish bemetecles - Within Melling
x
L
3
Rubbish Containers
1
2
HOUSTNO A"EAM TDARD
x
11
10 1.1
INSECT AND ROMIT CONTROL
Extermination - Occuoant Resoonsibllity
x
8
3
Extermination - Hafer Resp rbibility
x
8
2
Screen Reauirements
x
8
L
TNsbE^,fTONS
Health of f der - Bight of rnery
x
2
2
Occupant - Give Across to Health Offlner
x
2
3
Occupant - Give Access to Daner
x
2
4
Amer - Oise Access to Has)" Officer
X
2
3
IFI'HRPRETATTON
X
1L
2
LIORT, VENTILATION, HEATT,NG, EGRc.S
Artificial Illumination - ResWlction on Type
x
5
1.L
Bathroom - MinLmm Lignt
A
5
1.3
Electrical Outlets - Hegvtr.ements
x
5
IA
Mating Equipment
X
5
1.5
Kitchen Lighting
x
5
1.3
CHAP.
ART.
SVC.
" Heating - Not Central
x
5
1J
Passageways - Lighting Requirements
R
5
1.5
Skylight - Minimum Area
x
5
1.1
Water Closet - Minimum Light
y
5
1.3
Windows - Minimum Area
x
5
1.1
Windows - Oponable Area
R
5
1..2
MAINeMMCV
Batlerhms - Floor Construction
x
7
1.3
Handrail ^requirements
%
7
1.2.1
Door Lock Required
x
7
1.1
NootmNlo Paint
A
7
1.1
Railings - Balustered
%
7
1.2.2
Stair Construction
%
7.
1.2
Unsanitary Walling Units - Use of
-r
7
1.5
Utility Services, a oval of; Restoration of
r
7
1.4
Water Closets - Floor Construction
}
7
1.3
Weatherproof necniremerts
7
1.1
MFRS AND OCCUPANT'S RVNPONSISILIITPS
Cleanliness and Sanitation
x
9
1
Exterior pedicure
%
9
5
Clutters
x
9
5
Heat - Adequate
x
9
4
Notice of Responsibility Posted
x
9
1
Planting - Insulating
x
9
3
Screens - Installetioc
x
9
2
Became - Providing for
1
9
2
PENALTY
x
.,
I
PLUMBING
Bathtub
x
3
1.3
Bathtub Access
Y
3
1.5
Drains
%
3
1.9
Flush Water Closets
x
3
1.2
Installation and Maintenance
%
3
1.6
xitehen
2
3
1.1
Privies
v
3
l.b
Sewage
x
3
1.7
Shower
%
3
1.3
Water Closet - Access
I
1.5
Wafer Heating facilities
Y
1.11.1
Water Supply
x
1.11
RO V`;: HOMES
Beth
x
in
1.1
Linen
A
10
1.3
Sanitary Maintenance
x
10
1.4
Shover
x
10
1.1
Sleeping Rcome - Floor Space
x
10
1.2
Water Closets
x
10
1.1
SPAM, USE AND OCCUPANCY
Basements - Use of
x
6
1.L
Ceiling Heights
x
6
1.2
Collar - Use of
x
6
1.3
near Space
R
5
1.1
Housing - "'emponsly
x
6
1.5
VALIDITY
x
1;
3
CHAPTR I
HWSIMG CURB
(TITLE) An Ordinance Establishing Maisie Standards Ooysrning the Condition and
Maintenance of Daellinge; Establishing Miniwm Standards Governing
Supplied Utilities and Facilities and Other Physical Things and
Conditions Essential to Make Dwellings Sale, Sanitary, ane Fit for
Hawn Habitation; Establishing Minimum Standards Covering the
Condition of Dwellings offered for Rent; Fixing Certain Besponei.
hilitiea And Duties of Ownera and Occupants of Dwellings; Authorizing
the Inspection of deLli:ga, and Condemnation of Nellings Unfit for
Human HabitAtionl and Fixing Penalties for Violation.
PREAMBLEt YBDeram$ in the City a Bangor, There Are, or may in the Future be,
Dwelling structures Whirs ere no Dilapidated, Unsafe, uangeroue,
Unhygienic, or Unsanitary, as to Constitute a Menace to tae Health
AVW Safety of the People of Thin City of Bangor:
BE IT TH ORZ Ordained by the City Council a the City of Bangor, lie Pollute:
Oh.X: Art. 1
Sec. 1
C.wAPTER X
AR-7^lg 1 - 114F,'91TTOFS
Sec. 1 Definitions. For the purposes of this Orbxnance, the hollowing terms,
,enrages Ara wends shell nave the meaning given unpaid.
1.1 Basement. Mat portion of a Wilding next below the ground floor or
basement having notmenan mora than half .tits clear height
below the ad;ioining grade.
1.2 fellar. That. portion of a Wilding next below the ground floor or
basement having more then half its clear height below the
adjoining grade.
1.3 Dwellln g. Any Wilding whi phi wholly or aptly ,sed o intended
—' - to be used for living or sleeping by nrtni o ants:
rovided last tennorary housing as nerelnafter drirread 51hall not
be regarded as a one lllng.
1.4 Gelling Unit. Any room or group of rooms loc500 witnii a dwelling
and forming asirgle habitable un,t slid In tlities
which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking
and eating.
1.5 gabitable Room. A room or enclosed door space used or intended to
-- - be used for living, sleeping, mokln eating
pdrposes excluding batnruoms, water closet lomcartmento. Imoadries,
Wntrfes, game germs, foyers o _iceting rridars anent
built in oloaets and storage spaces.
m
1.6 Rooming Unat. Any room or group of rooms forming a single nanitai:le
unit used ar intended to be used Pm living, and
sleeping, but not for mowing or eating Dhupori.
1.7Ronin Howes, Any nestling, or that pert or nv o:allir Y, containing
me —�- —v
Asensing rt '. ts, whim don
so e 1 s 1a t. by the
owner or operator trpor o ar
wao a nothusband o wire,
oror daughter, motes or f.-ther,ors sister or brother ohthe owner
operator.
1.8 ffiltinle Dwelling. Any dwelling containing more Won tw, owelline units.
1.9 Temorazy lduein - Any tent, trail -r, or otnit strntura used for human
- shelter who or ..ssigmd to be tra•soortAble aid
whim is not attached to the mound a to anotner atvi tture, or to any
utilities system.
1.10 Occupant. Any rerun, ever 1 veer of age, living, sl -ening, cooking or
eating in, or sating actual possession of) a Welling unit
or rooming unit.
i.11m
rotor. Any person, wGl
n
'-o as are, care, control o a ouiLing,
�_.__.
r part Lners eP, in anm en ow etlivn nm is or rvcmi a Coit. Gra let.
Ch.1; Art.l
Sec. 1
1.12 Owner. Any person who, alone or jointly orseverally with others:
(1) Shall have legal title to any dwelling or cwelling unit, with
W without aeeosmanying actual possessionthereof; or
(2) Shall have charge, care or control of any cwelling or dwelling
unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as examtor, executrix,
acksinistrator, administiatrlx, trashes, or guardian of the estate
of the owner. Any such person thus rVicesexting the actual owner
shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this ordinance to
the sero extent as if he were the owner.
1.13 Person. Any individual, firm, domoration, association, or partner-
- ship.
1.14 Supplied. Paid far, furnished,installed or pravtded by or under the
control aft the owner or operator.
1.15 Garbage. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, masking, and consumption of food.
1.16 Rubbish. Combustible and n wbusUble waste materials exeunt
garbage: And the were $hall include but not necessarily
be limited to the residue from the burning a wood, reel, coke, and
other combustible material, parer, rage, cartons, boxes, wood,excelsior,
rubber, leather, tree branches( yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral
matter, glass, crockery, dust and others.
or
1.17 Infestation. Me presence a$ evidence of the presence, within o
around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents, or other
pests.
l.ld Extermination. The control and elimination of insects, rodents, o
other pasts by eLiminating their harborage clause; by
removing or making inaccessible materials that may serms as their
food, by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other
recognized and legal peat elimination methods approved by the Health
Offl or.
1.19 Plumbing All of the following supplied facilities ane equipment; gas
pipes, gas -burning equipment, water pious, garbage diaemaal unite,
waste pipes, water closets, sinks, installed dish washers, lavatories, bath
tuba, shower baths, installed clothes weaning machines, catch basins, seeing,
vents, and any other similar supolied fixtures, togatner with all connections
to water, sewer, or gas lines.
1,20 @'din Mlninum Winter. Conditions. wins twenty degree Fahrenheit.
1.21 Health Officer. The legally designated health authority of the City of Sensors
or his authorized representative.
1.22 Meaning of Certain Words. Whenever the words "Welling". "Welling unit",
"roaming home","ooning unit", Ikuremisest, are used
In this Ordinanw, they shed be construed as thdugy they were followed by
the words "or Buy part thereof".
Ch.E; Art. 2
See. �1 - sec. 4
CHAPTER x
ARTICLE 2 - INSPECTION
Sae. 1 Inao1ertim 01 bell3nge�_b 11 U�nit�e Ro�mvng Hmaes, Romim Unite
entl feM e �he ire al'th CLj i9
re
eby ou orl2; IDI 'fir9 e'.�ol to
make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings,
dwelling unite, rooming houses, rooming unite ma premises located vithin
the this City of Bangor in order that he suty perform his duty of safeguarding
the healm and safety of the occupants of dwellings and of the general
public.
See. 2 Authorization to Enter Premises. For the perpose of makisg such inspections
the Health Officer is hereby authorized
to enter, emwins and survey at all reasonable times all swellings, dwelling
unite, rooming houses, rooming unite and premises.
Sec. 3 Omer to Give Free Access. The ower or occupant al every dwelling, dwelling
unit, rowing house and romping unit or the
Forms in charge thereof, should give the Health Officer free =sea to
such dwellings, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming sit mtl premises
at all reasonable time lar the parmse or such inspection, examination
and surrey.
Sec. L Compact to Give Free Amass to Own_. Every occupant of e a ailing,
duel ling unit. rooming
ing house sea
rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, o,his agent or maccess
ployee,
to my part of such dwelling, dwelling unit,, among house, rowing unit
or premises at all react+nablc tines for the purpose of making each repairs
or alterations as ere necessary to effect compliance to the provisions of
this ordinance or any lav, i1 order issued pursuant to the provisions of
this ordinance.
Ch,g{ Art 3
see. 1
g�xhiyam:��
ARTICLE 3 - PLUMBING
Bac. 1. Planning. No person shall mmpy as ower or let to mother for occupancy
any Melling or duelling unit: for the purpose of linngr
aleming, cooking, or eating therein, which does not amply HN the
following requlrenevtst
1.1 Nitohan Bink Required, Remy deviling unit shall contM a kitcwm
Bink in sod working conaltionF properly
connected to a water sea sewer systme chorused by the Health Officer.
1.2 Flush Water Closet Required. Eery dwelling unit shall contain within
a room which aff hose privacy, a floss
water closet and a lavatory basin in good working condition and pro-
perly connected to a water and ewer system approved by the Health
officer.
1.3 Bathmb or Shower Required. Ev;ry Meiling unit shall contain within
coon whim affords orivacy, a bathtub
or shower in good working condition and properly connected to a water
and ewer system approved by the Health Officer.
1.4 Continuous and Ample Supply ae Water Required. Every kitchen sink,
lavatory flavin, and
bathtub or shower required =der the provisions of Article 3 of this
ordinance shall be properly connected to a continuous and ample
supply Ytow a healLaaul source and shall be properly contacted to
both not =a cold watei supply lines.
1.4.1 Provisions for Heating hot Water: Ever, aaeliie�g unit hall be
-M with a she am
VIM
hot water heating systaninroupera on¢T cion iTim,
peoPor y c a a ones who
a or
e w ash orovi go in ,Fns Beni San, wk cris a6fa T
heating water to not lees than 12onk in sufficient bumtitr
ma roaeure fcr oMinar a In all a stars Installed
here n r he this ordinance autamatic
mervustatically-oontrtlLeo not water neatera shall be used.
1.$ Bathtub end Water Closets Access. The water closet and bathtub or
shower compartment for each dwelling
unit shall be accessible iron within the building without passing
through my pmt of any other Melling unit.
1.6 Use of Prince. The use of privies is prohibited.
1.7 Use of Underground Water -borne Swage Treatment. Where connection to
a public waver is
not practicable a dwelling unit shall be served by an underground
water -borne swage t eateent system approved by the Health Officer
me maintained in a proper manner.
ch,bi Art. 3
See. 1
1,8 Plumbing Installation add Maintenance, All plumbing shall be properly
installed and maintained in a
good sanitary working condition, Iree from defe ota, leaks and ob-
structimas
1.9 Drains Required. beery sink, to q shower, toilet, or other plumbing
fixture in a building used for habitation shall be
provided with a proper and unobstructed drain which discharges into
a mewege system outside the building, and said fixtures and drains
shall be maintained by the owner in a sanitary working condition at
all tives,
. _onia. dr -mars dwellinneov. ated-4v-s�
ng-Pardi&9 manczsh
shall m ae L - o r
t4YrnT�ctd�r
s
sraparJf�ing_mtl_Blect' naCSms-SeawaiB,
1.10 144 Diaansims for Certain Sathrom Fixtures Specified. In all new or
extensively
renovated struduree containing two or more dwelling unite, the
bathrobe for each unit, if provided. shall nave an interior length
of at leant four feet six inches, or ii a hisser is provided it
Shall have a floor at least 1 inches in length on all four sided.
ch.x; Art. 4
CHAPTER R Sen. 1 - bee.
LL ora" 4 - annoE An HUBBISH
Hee. 1 Garbage Dimoeel Unite or Containers Required. Every dwelling unit
shall be supplied Abe
adequate garbage disposal facilities or suitable watertight mmrtxlcavered
metal containers, or containers constructed of ether approved matsriala
whose type am location see approved by the Health Officer.
Hao. p Rubbish Containers Required. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with
suitable who sufficient containers, whose
type and location we approved by the Health Officer to recwlvs the
amumuletim of rubbish and other don-periahable waste matter on the
premises.
Sec. x Rubbley Raceptacba Within Dwellings. It shall be the responsibility of
an acwpant of a dwelling mat to
famish such garbage add rubbish storage recantation as era necessary within
the smelling mit.
Bae. Eesponslbllity of Occupant to Provide Hafaee Receptacles. In dea111vge
staining vo
more than fin Melling aNta, it shall be the ecapons1E111ty of the ✓
scupm *I a imam t tt to furnish spun edditlonal storage remptables
outside of tee dwelling mit as we necessary for the storage a garbage
and rubbish until removal from the promises.
Hev i Respseibltlty of Owner to marina nsfuse Receptacles. In dwellings con-
taining six or were
Nulling dNte, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to furnish
idai re cfea oubelow of the dwelling wits as are needed for the
storage of garbage and rubbish until rmaval from the prises.
See. 6 Mapwal a Mrbege and Rubbish. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling
mit aha_l diapms of all His garbage
word rubbish in a clam and sanitary manner.
Sea. 7 Dwelling Unite to be Free of "four. Ever, dwelling shall be clean and
free free garbage or rubbish. When
a dwelling or dwelling unit is not reasonably clean or free free garbage
or rubbish the Health Pffieer may cause the responsible person to put
the dwelling or Melling mit in a clean ana sanitary, condition.
Ch. Ii Art 5
$ac. 1
CHOM f
MUCLE 5 - LIGHT, VENTILATION, RATING AAO MMSS
Sao. 1 Light, Ventilation, Heating and Egress. No person shall occupy as owner or
let to another for occupancy my
duelling or dwelling unit, for tin purpose of limns therein, which down
not comply with the following requirements:
1.1 Minimum Window and Skylight Arena. Hussy habitable ram shall have at
least one window or skylight facing
directly to the outdoors. The minimum total window or skylight area
for every habitable ram shall be 10 percent a the floor area of any
each ram. Whenever sella or other portions of structures face a
window of any such ram and such light obstruction structures are
located leas then 3 feet from the wtodw and extend to a level above
that of the window of the room, such s window shall not be deased
to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as
trlbuting to the required minimum total window area. Nhenever the
only window in a ram
is
a skylight -type wind" in the tap of anch
room, the total window er s of such skylight shall equal 15 percent
a "a total floor area of such room.
1.3 Opanable Window true. Hwery habitable room shall have at least on
wind" or skyiight waits can be easily opened.
Toe total opanable wind" area in every naSitable romshall be equal
to at least 45 percent of the minimum window area m minimskylight
area as required in Section 1.1 of Article 5 of his Ordinance, except
where what there is supplied sake other dance affording adequate ventilation
aM approved by the Health 01flcer. Were suA mAm is supplied
It shall proaloe the area aerated at a rate wee airchange pay
our.
kitchen
1.3 Minims light for Bathrooms, Yater Closets and Hitamm. Every bathroom
who water
oloset compartment shall be well lighted and ventilated. Three foot
bundles of light (three lumem par square foot) shall be pronded by
either natural or artificial means and shall be available at all times.
Such light shall be measured 36 inches from the floor at the center
of the ram. $vary bathrom and water closet compartment shall have
at least me window or skylight whiW ten be easily opened. The total
doMable wind" area shall be equal to at least forty-five pertmt
of the minimum window area or minimum skylight area as
required in
Section 1.1 of article 5 of these minimum standards. such window ane
requirements of this section may he weaved provioed that there is an
Installed medhanical ventilation system approved by the health Officer.
Ybee soca a stem is ens lied it shall pro -ads the bathroom or water
v we bumartment at a rate vt me sir thanl{e per hour.
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Ch. ZI Art $
Sec. 1
1.4
Electric Outlet Requirments. Wory habitable room shall contain at '
least three separa4 rail tyro electric
QenvMience eutlsts� or too much convenience outlets and ons asiling
or wall type electric light firtwre. Every oudt outlet and fixture
shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe
working addition, was shall M connected b the source of electric
ewer in accordance with the National Board of Pine Underwriters Code.
o temporary wiring shall be used except extension cords which ran
dinotly from portable electric fixtures to convenience outlets, and
which do not lie under ruga or other floor coverings, nor extand
through bourse", transmg,or other openings through structural elements.
low .0 or Ansm] 1231NI,gt%mn -o
1.5
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Passageway lighting Requirements. Every portion of any passageway or
staircase common to two or mora
dwelling unite, and my pansageway or staircase leading off a a®:m
PaSs"WWar or st LCa96 of frm ollta nY W
*in a building
]ssdin¢ tea alnele dve111ne witieshall be illuminated naturally or
artificially at all times with an illumination of at least 2 foot
hoed for human
candies (two losses per square foot) in the darkest portion of the
habitation
normally traveled stairs and passageways. ouch means of Illumination
in dwellings of three dwelling units or less with a common paneagMV
4S the passageway or staircase private to the dwelling unit, may be
controlled by switches that may be turned on as needed.
1.6 Heating Equipment. Every dwelling unit shall have that generating
equipment pons arly installed ono capable of safely
Mating all rooms expect those used exclusively for sleeping purposes
to a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit wasuredat a
distance of 36 inches won" the floor level, under ordinary minimum
winter conditions. The requirements of this oaragraph shall not apply
to dwelling unite used solely for seasonal occupancy during the
months of Hardt through October.
1.7 Requirements When Heat Hot Eumis Md by Central Heating: When beet is
not lurnlsMd
by a control b=ating plant, earn dwelling unit shall be nrovlded with
one or more manonary flues and smoke or vent pipe connections on
approved equal arre,gemnt to vent satisfactorily who safely why beat-
ing unit.
1.8 Sgrass. Each dwelling onit shall Mve at least two a actable mean
od a Ha Hes, which shall be safep un 3stru -ea3M V -CI a
for all ocwpmte.
Ch. AI Art. b
Seo. 1
CHAPTBR R
AHTICLF, 6 - SPM,F., 0S4 AHO 024PANCT
Sec. 1 Space. We and Occupancy. No person shall occupy or let to another for
occupancy any Welling wit, for the purpose
of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirementa
for apace. use and occupancy.
1.1 Floor Space Requirement. Beery daeiling wit shall contain at least
100 Square feet of floor was per occupant.
Every sleeping room or room used for sleeping purposes shall contain
a minimus of 70 square feet of floor area and at least 50 aquare fest
of floor area per parson with all measurements based on the total
habitable room area; provided that the Occupancy of any dwelling unit
hating more than ore habitable roam shall not exceed an average of
One-half and p -half persons per habitable man; add provided further
that for the Pnrposea of this section, a child under one of Us
shall be deemed W be one-half parson.
1.2 Ceiling Heights. At least three-quarters of the floor area of every
habitable rove shall have a ceiling height of at
least 7 feet) and the floor was of that part of my room where the
welling height is less Wm $ feat shall not be considered as part
of the near arae in computing the total floor area of the room for
the purpose of determining the maximum permisaible occupancy thereof.
1.3 Bae a Cellars Restricted. No caller space shall be used as e
habitable room or dwelling unit
1.4 Use of Basement. No basement apace shall be used as a habitable r
ace
Or dwelling urdt wlass the floors and walls an
insulated ae i t 1 ek d free from ehranlc danpneaa
and protectetl frog aurfiner Hoff end wless the wi ndwe in sucM1 habitable
room or dwelling unit are entirel abnve room.
1.$ Tempm'ery Housing. No temporary housing shall be used without the
written permission of the Health Officer.
1.6 Closet Space. At least3ieEce.uwpl'acha teat of closet Price Per bedrom
per dwelling unit shall be proviaea.
M.1; Art. 7
See. 1
CHAPTER S
ARTICLE 7 - MA ggkMrv,
Sae. 1 Maintenance. No Ceram shall draw" as ner or let to another for
ecupancy my Castling or dxeliing unit, for the purnoae
of living therein which does net Comply with the fallowing requirements
relating to the see and sanitary maintenance of Farts of dwellings and
dweLling Unita.
1.1 Weatherproof Requirements. Every foundation, floor, wail, Ceiling,
and roof shall be reasonably weather-
tight antl rodentproof, shall be cf affording priv,pq small
be kept in good repair, free from=
Y(mtty which Could be a desert or prEsent en M� el LO Cie9 ne.
1.2 Stair Construction. Every inside and outside stair, every portly
Mtl every appurtenance thereto shall are a
constructed as to be safe to use
e and capable of supporting the
load that normal use may Causeto be placed thereon and shall be
kept in Sound Condition ane good recede ana Isom from ¢oda amtl
diesel Colette which could beTaEni rrppresenn an 06§L'CI. g -t6
Clashing.
1.2.1 Handrail Requirements, Every stairway 4 lest or more in height
shall have a safe and proper handrail.
1.2.2 Railings to be Baluetered.Railings or parapets shall be pro-
vided around porches that are higher
than thirty inches above ground level, balconies, roofs used
for egress or tenancy purposes and/or similar places. Soon
protective railings or parapets shall de properly ba_ustered
and be not less than �� = es in bright.
1.3 Floor Construction of Batoroons antl WaterClosets. Every waver closet
compartment floor
surface and bathroom floor surface shall be Constructed are maintained
so as to he reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such
floor to be easily kept in a clean sial sanitary condition.
Ch. xt Art 7
Sec. 1
person, obligated to provide,
1.4 Removal of Utrlity Services. No or occupant anal
cause any service, facility, equioment
or utility which is required other tura ordinance, to up removed
from, or to be discontinued, or allow the same to remain inoperative
for ary occupied dwelling, let oroccupied by nim, except far such
taMorary interruption as may bana scary while actual repairs or
alterations are
n process, or during teMorary emergencies when
discontinuance of service is approved by the ReaLtn Utficea �St�ap
toward tha restoration of such a e. Yacrlities. as inmen-t or
Utilities when discontinuaa shall betakeni'm,ediately.
1.$ Use of Unsanitary Melting Units. No owner shall occupy or let to any
other occupant ary vacant dxe Lling
unit unless it is clean, sanitary and fit for human occupancy.
Ch. x{ Art. d
Sac 1 - Sec. L
cHA n x
ARTICLE 6 - INStM AND RODENT CONTROL
Sec. 1 Insect and Rodent Jontrol. Every duelling shall be tree from insectem
rodents, or vermin. Rodent or vermin
extermination and rodent proofing may be required by the Health Officer.
Sec. 2 Amer Responsible for Extarniretion. Whenever infestation of vermin
or rodents is caused by _ailure of the
mif owner to maintain a duelling in a rodentprooi or reasonabky msect-
proof conurtion, the responsibility for extermination shall fall upon
the paper. Whenenr infestation exists in two or of the mailing
unite in any MSLlingo or in the shared or public parte of any Melling
containing two or mere duelling units, extermination thereof shall be
the responsibility of the owner.
Sec. 3 Occupant Responsible for Extermination. Every occupant of a Melling
containing a single dwelling
unit shall Be responsible for the extermination of any vrae Ma, rodents
or other pasteeach
tharelh arl[wx
Sec. L Screen Requlrplents. During that portion of tom year when the Health
Officer deems it necessary fon protection against
msequitoes, floes, who other insects, every door opening directly vrmo
Melling unit to outdoor space snail nave supplied a self-
closing device m very window 0 other device with openings to outdoor
spacem wed for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens. In
very basement or cellar at least me window, and every opening used for
ventilation, which might provide an entry for rodents, shall Be supplied
with a screen or each other device as will effectively prevent their
entrance.
Ch.X; Art. 9
See. 1 - Sec. h
CHAPTER g
ARTICLE 9 - HScWSTHILiTTS O (AKERS ANO MrTPAHT3
See. 1 Responsibility of owners no Occupants. Every order of a Welling containing
—'-- two or more dwelling unite shall be
responsible for maintaining in a clean ana sanitary condition, the shared or
public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof. overy oc uvant of a mrelting
or aveuing unit shall knee in a clean ana auditory condition that part of the
dwelling, dwelling unit and premises tne"of whim ne occupies and controls.
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Sec. 2 Owner Requires fu_P_r_ovi_d_e__S_e_r_a_e_n_s.Tn- n welling unit
um r m a nweL l no or
�— snail ev res for ace red u adequate
pons vola
screens en storm doors and windows wherever the deme are recti sea under the
provisions of this ordinance.
2.1 Owner Responsible to Hang Screens. The owner oi a dwelling containm
six o e dwelling units Shall be
responsible i'or hanging adequate s rStorm don and windows
whenever the same a receired under the o orrtbis ordinance,
Provided Lhat in deolli nits where entl installed and
A_=,&_
ly aperebla Gombinatien-type Windows aremproviaed the occupant
Shall be reaponaible.
2.2 Crescent Responsible to Nang Screens. In Wr
dwellings contav ng flee o
—" — _H fewer dwelling units the decedents
of each dwelling unit shall by responsible for hanging adequate screens
And atom boom and windwA whenever the crew am required under the
provisions of this ordinance exteut when the owner no agreed to provide
such sernce.
Seo. 3 Owner to Insulate Plumbing. It shell de the duty of the owner to provvoe
adequate insulation o other means of protection
of all planning within a dwelling unitso as to prevent the plimoing Prom
freezing under ordinary minimum winter conditions.
Ew.4 Occupant to Maintain Adequate Heat. iR - •• hsaisaxBx4gxa4x9Wvssupsef
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It shall be the duty of an occupant of a
multiple dwelling wit not to therein
she with the supply of heat to his dwelling
in such away that plumbiva thezein shall be damaged by freezing.
Ch. %{ Art. 9
Sec. 5
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Ch. x; Art. to
Sec. 1
CHAPTER I
.ARTICLE 10 - ROWNG HORSES
Sec. 1 Rooming houses. No person shall operate a rowing house or shall occupy
or let to another for occupancy my rooming unit in oqy,
roaming house Mich does not comply with the following requirements.
1.1 Water Closet, Bath. and Shower Requirements. At least me flush
water closet, lamasery
basin, and bathtub or shower, properly succumbed to a water entl
reser system approved by the Health OIfiat odd in good working
co altim, shall be supplied for each eight persons or bactim
thereof residing at M rooming home, including membe_re al the
operator Im11y ,they share the use of the Said faeilitieem
provided that in a roming house where ratio bre let only to ➢8106,
llush urinals may be subetitutea Ior not more than oro -half the
required number of water closets. All soon laalitias s.iall be s
located within the doolling as to be reasonably accessible from a
oaamon hall or passageway to all persona staring sum tamlfties.
Every lavatory basin ma bathtub or shower shall be supplied with
not water rt all times. No sum iacilltles shall be located in a
basement except by written approval of the Health Officer.
1.2 Floor Space Requirements for bleeping Rows. Every race occupied for
sleeping purposes by
one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor space, end
every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more then one person
shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor space for seen ocmpant
thereof.
1.3 Linen Change dequirements. The operator of every rooming Muse shall
chmge supplied Md linen And towels therein
at least once each weak, and prior to Lha letting of any room to my
occupant. The operator shall be responsible tar the maftltenance of
all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner.
leo Sanitary Maintenance. The operator of every rooming home shall be
responsible for the sanitary maintenance at
all walla, floors, and ceilings, and for maintenance at a sanitary
OoMiticn 1n every other part a the rooming house; and he stall be
further responsible tar the sanitary maintmence of me entire
premises where the entire structure $f bui_mng is lessen or occupied
by the operator. Roane containing lavatoal es, bathtubs and or showers
ocmon to two or mole coming mita shall be sneaked for cleanliness
at least moo every 24 hours by the owner or someone he designates as
responsible and if necessary the room and or plumbing flattest therein,
Adequately cleaneo.
Ch.Xi Art. 11
Son. 1
CHAPTER X
ABTII E 11 - HOUSING APP?AIS BOARD
Seo. 1 Housing Appeals Board Established. A housing Appe ale Board is hereby
established. The ward "Board" when
used in this section shall be construed to used the Housing Appeals
Board. The Board shall mnaist at three members and one associate
member who shall be residents of the City of Banger. No aem'her a the
Board shall be a member of the City Council while Serving an the Board.
The term of office of the members of the Board shall be such that one
expires each year. Associate members shall be herniated for derma of
three years each. A vacan9 shall be tilled for the conspired term only.
The associate mmbers shall an on the Board in place of any member
who may be unable to act due to interest, absence iron the State, or
physical incapacity. The members may be removed for cause by the City
Council upon written chargee and after public hearing. Members of the
Board shall receivs no compensation for their service. The City Council
at the time one first members are appointed and actually thereafter shall
designate one member of the Board An chairman. The Board anal--- adopt
from time to time such rules sea regulations as it may dem necessary
to oarry into effect the provisions of this section.
1.1 Meotin s and 'roeeedings. All meetings of the Board shall he Open
to the public. The Board sha_1 keep
minutes a its uroceeding3, recording the sets of each member upon
each question me indicating the absence or tailors to vote of any
member and the final disposition of appeals shall bare corded by
resolution indicating the reasons of the Board thereofit of which
shall be a cholic record.
Ch.Xf Art. 12
sac. 1 - See, 3
CHAPT8R R
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ARTICLE 12 - ENFORCEMENT
See. I
Method of gnforcmwt. Whenever the Health Wider determines that
there are reasonable grounds to believe that
there has been a Violation of any provision of this ordinance, he
shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons
responsible therefor, as hereinafter provided. Suoh notice ahalit
999
(1) Be put in writing.
(2) Include a statement of the reddens why it is being issued.
(3) Allow a memorable time for the performance of any act it
requires,
(4) Be Served upon the owner am:piaxegaat, or tus omupmt, ad
the came may require, provided that such notice shall be
domed W be properly served upon such owner agaagwat or
upon aum occupant if a copy thereof is served upon his per-
sonally; aa,:exaegyxt�ea8xsaxaeeaxbpae>ftieieseaxmas8xts h'[aa
}as4�ymamraddzas.Oxon[uRx¢mapy�the¢ae%rkagiasteexYnxyxEelV,
notice by any other method almoap
with such notice by any other method auLho-
or he such
j
rises or required under the laws Of this state.
ed re uired
(5) Such notice ftlmntain an Outline of remedial motion'
which, if taken, will effect Compliance with the pro•
visions of this Ordinance.
161 Each notice so served shall set forth init the summary of a
hearing and appeals provision Contained in this article.
Seo 2
Method of Petitioning for Hearing. Any perem affected by any notice
which has bean issued in cone Gran
with the enforcement Of any proviaion of Lute ordinance) may request and
shall be granted a hea-ing on the matter before the Health Offi mar, pro -
sided that eu m n n shalt file in the office m the Health Officer a
written petition requesting sum In -wring and setting forth a brief stood -
sent of the grounds therefor within 10 days after the day the notice was
Served. Upon receipt of sum petition the Health 0f1Y ocr shall deb a time
and place for such Hearing and snail give the petitioner notice thereof
in the saner prescribed in Articie 12, See. 1(4). At such hearing the
petitioner shall be given an Opportunity to be heard and W show why
SUM notion should be modified or withdrawn. The hearing shall oe cos-
mnmd net later than 10 days after the day on wiim the petition was
filed, provided that upon anplication of the petitioner See Health
Officer may postpone the cath on the hearing for a reasonable time
beyond sum 10 day period, it in his judgement the petitioner has dub-
.
sittad a good arta sufficient reason ror sum postponement.
Sea J
Pwee of Heelkh Officer to guatain, Motlify or Witnaew Notice. After such
hearing
the S mlLh Officer shall sustain, modify, or witmraw tee notice,
eh.%; Art. 12
sec. L - Sea 7
depending upon his findings as to the compliance with tee previsions
of this Ordinance. If the Healtn wifieer abstains or modifies such
notice, it shall be deemed to be an other. Any notice nerved pursuant
to Article 12, Section 1 of this ordinance shall automatically became
an order If a written petition for a hearing is not filed in the office
oI the Health Officer within 10 days after such notice is eervaa.
Sec. 4 Recording of Public Hearing. The proceedings at such hearing, including
the findings and decision of the Health
Officer shall be suarmarized, reduced to writing, she entered as a matter
of public record in the office of the Health Off-_eer. Such record shall
also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with
the matter.
See. $ Restriction M Sale of Property. It shall be unlawful for the owner of
any Meiling, aueliing unit, rooming
house, rooming unit ane premises against which why lawful order has been
issued by the Healtn Officer, to sell, transfer, ar otherwise dispose
thereof to another, unless he shall first furnish to the grantee prior
to transfer thereof, a true copy of my'order issued by the Hearth hffreer
enc at the same time notvy the Health Off leer is writing of the
intent totuansfer either by delivering sad notice to the Health Officer
and receiving a receipt therefor, or by r egistered mail, return receipt
eaquested, giving the name me address of the person to whom the transfer
is proposed. In the event of any violation of the terms of this section,
the grantor shall he subject to a penalty of net less than $50.00 n
then $100.00 in addition to any penalties focused for failure to vpl�
ue
p
with any uncoil order of the Health Off asr.
Bee. 6 Petition to Housing Aopeals Board. Any, person aggrieved by an order of the
Health Officer may file an appeal within
ton nave from the date a cuds order to the Housing Appeals Board who may,
by a majority vote a its entire membership, reverse the decision of the
Health Officer and oerndt exceptions to or variations from the specific
tares of the ordinance In sum comes where the eriorcement of the pro-
visions of the ordinance may result in occur hartehip, subject always to
the rule that the Hooaine Appeals Board shall give due consideration to
the curposesof the ordinance in promoting nealtn, safety she general sulfate.
Bee. 7 Owellings to be placarded. If the person so affected tails to ®peal to the
Housing Aepeate Board or fa alter an appeal the
Housing Aposals Board sustains the oeciaton of the health Officer, the Melling,
Melling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit so affected may be declared unifit
for human habitation and placarded by the Health officer. To plaaro, the Health
Off leer shall issue to the crescents d the owner or operator a written notice
to Tecate the premises within en
such time as the Health officer may deem rea"n-
able, and a placard prohibiting continued occupancy or reoccupancy may be
CMB"ously posted on the premises.
7.1 Dee of Placarned buildings Prohibited. We dwelling or dwelling unit,
rooming house or rooming unit
which ban been placarded as built for house habitation shall again
Ch.g; Art. 12
Sec. B
be used for human habitation until written approval is secured
from, actl soon placard is removed by the Health Officer, The
Health Officer shell remove sum placard whenever the defect o
defects upon which the placarding action is based have Dean eliminated.
7.2 Removal of Placards Prohibited. No person shall Deface or remove the
pleaded from any dwelling or dwelling
unit, rooming house or rooming unit, which has been declared unfit for
human habitation cctl plain rded as such.
Sec. B Vacating of Promises. - Health Menace. In instances where the Health
Officer deternSros that extreme
danger or menace fo the occupants or the public health exists, tna
Health Officer may order immediate correction to as made or, if toe
circumstances warrant, may order the vacating of toe occupants. If any
person so notified, neglects or refuses to comply with ad order of the
Health Officer, the Haaltn Officer may then desires, the promisee un t
for human habitation by issuing to the occupants and the owner or
operator a written order to vacate the premises within such time as the
Health Officer any deem reasonable, and a placard prohibiting continued
"capancy ar vocneupancy may be conspicuously posted on the promisee.
Ch.1; Art. 13
Sec. 1
CHAPTHR D
ARTIc1E 13 - DESIGNATION OF ONFIT WRLLINGS
Sec. 1 North Wellings Designated. my "citing or duelling unit, rowing
house or rooming unit which is found to have
any Of the fallowing defeats may be declared unfit for memo habitation
and may be so designated and placarded by the Health Officer.
1.1 Deteriorated, broken or umumad Portions of Wellings. The interior
or exterior
walls, foundation, doors, windows, ilocrs, stairs, roof, or any "nor
Portion of any dwelling, duelling unit, rooming house, or rooming
wit aream
so deteriorated, broken, changed, or in such state or dis-
repair as to cause ennaitions aetrimental to life and health.
1.2 Lack of Toilet Facilitles.Ladc of toilet facilities whereby not -
seats and health hazards are created.
1.3 Flaming Inadequacies. The Floating, clamming fixtures, septic tactics,
or other waste disposal iacilitiee are in
each condition as to create a wl6ence or a health hazard.
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1.4 Rki Rodent or vermin Infestation. Rodent or vermin infestation within
the building which may result in cm-
tamination of food or other health hazards.
1.3 BAN Lack of Adequate eater dapply. No adequate water supply is available,
or the evadable supply is subject to
such contamination W may cause a health hazard.
1.6 cN4 Directions or Communicable Assess. An infectious or mmnmtrable
cleanse Waste tnsrain and m
a result thereof remunabie isolation and da sinf'action procedures
cannot be followed due to lack of sanitary facilities or over-
crowding,
1.7 k}C Other Conditions. Other conditions which ere or may hemme
detrimental to health.
Ch. X• Art. 14
See. - See. 3
Sec. 1 Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance
or failing to amply with any Lveful ostler or direction of the
Health Officer in the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be guilty of
a mademanor and shall now conviction be subbed to a fine Of not less
than $10.00 nor more then $100.00 for each Say of Saco nOlatlon.
See. z Interpretation. This ordinance shall not interfere with, abrogate, annul,
or repeal any ordinance of the city of Bangor; provided,
that, ualess ape Gfically excepted, where this Ordinance imodeea greater
restrictions its provision mall canlml.
Sec. 3 Validity. If any ae etion or part thereof of this ordinance is held
invalid by the Court, the remainder of the ordinance shall
not to affected thereby.
CHAPTER X
ARTICLE
lb
- PENALTY, INTERPRETATION
ARD VALIDTTY
Sec. 1 Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance
or failing to amply with any Lveful ostler or direction of the
Health Officer in the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be guilty of
a mademanor and shall now conviction be subbed to a fine Of not less
than $10.00 nor more then $100.00 for each Say of Saco nOlatlon.
See. z Interpretation. This ordinance shall not interfere with, abrogate, annul,
or repeal any ordinance of the city of Bangor; provided,
that, ualess ape Gfically excepted, where this Ordinance imodeea greater
restrictions its provision mall canlml.
Sec. 3 Validity. If any ae etion or part thereof of this ordinance is held
invalid by the Court, the remainder of the ordinance shall
not to affected thereby.
AMENDMENTS TO 154-V - May 5, 1969
Art. 3, Seo. 1.10 - Delete in entirety
Art. 3, Sec. 1.11 - Renumbeer t0 1.10.
Art. 5, Seo. 1, 1.3 - Insert word"kitchens between "overy, and bathroom' and eliminate
cocpletely the last sentence.
Art. 5, San. 1, 1.4 - Delete the last sentence.
Art. 6, Sec. 1, 1.6 - Change to read as follows:A- least 30 cubic feet of closet
space hr be3rmm per dwelling unit shall be provided."
Art. ], Sec. 1, 1.1 - Change the word "cracks" to "defects" and omit the following:
"loose plaster and other defects% Also omit 'Raint or Other interior decorative
finish used, shall be reasonably attractive and durable."
1.2 - Gait "Cracks and Other".
1.2.2 - Charge "three feet" to"24 inches."
1.4 - Change to read "No personr ohl-gated to provide, or occupant shall"
etc.
Art. 0, Seo. 3 - Ou ib "or on the premises".
Art. 9, Sec. 4 - Delete as written and substitute the following: "1t shall be the duty
of an occupant of a multiple dwelling unit not to interfere with the supply of
heat to his dwelling in such a way that plumb -ng therein shall be damaged by
free ing.'
Sec. 5 - Delete in entirety and substitute the following:
"Exterior Finishes. Every games of a dwelling shall maintain the
exterior surfaces thereof in su& a manner that
the send are weather tight."
Art. 12, Sec. 1 (4)- Delete "or his agent" and "or agent" and "or if a copy thereof i
eat by registered mail to me last known address; or if a copy thereof is posted
in a c ospicucus place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice;"
(5) - Charge word "may" to •'shall".
Add new section (6) Each notice so served shall set forth init the deanery of a
hearing and appeals provision contained in this article.
Art. 13, Sec. _, 1.4 - Delete in entirety. RendWar the following : 1.5, 1.6 etc.
CITY OF BANGOR
PUBLIC NOTIOE
m<Cl Convo`i ue ionow,ts'o:a ei=:<`i
CITY OF BANGOR
PUBISC NOTWE
Notice is hereby given that there is now pending reform the City Cau:v11 the
following ordinance, (TITL ORDINANCE. Bsterlishi,g Mialm a Standards Gaver:d:g
the Canditian and Maintenance of swellirgal etc.
A public hearing will be held March 31: 1969 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Cbmummus,city Hall. All persons far or against the approval of thin ordinance may
he heard, if they desire.
PER ORDER CITY COUNCIL
March 26, 1969 Jay E. Allay, City C1¢t
October,701968
TiSMOitAV�
TO: MY CLE.RK,CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL9t BALnecclo CITY WISH=
FRC:F: BIRi MCH. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SBBdECT: SUCGISTEB CHANCES TO DRAFT OF REMO HOUSING COBE
Me Director of Public Health has reviewed the proposed revision of Chapter X of the
Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor (Housing Code) with the City Solicitor and
has made certain changes as recommended by him. These are identified as such below.
in d4tion a number of other corrections to errors in the text are hereby recommended
and also identified below. Zones were engendered through Our exceptional heste in meeting
the required sub"ussion data notice given us ane would not normally be present in done.
rents which ve present to the Council. Please pardon their inclusion In the draft.
I. Corrections to Index
a Un e- gs , entilation, Heating, Egress", underline "Artificial Iil.umination-
Restriction on Type", and "Kitchen Lighting".
(b) - Under "eaintemance", underline "Boor Lock Required" and "Non-toxic Paint" and
the words "Restoration of" under "Utility Services, Removal of; Restoration of".
(c) Under "0mer:s and Occupant's Responsibilities", vcerline ':Exterior F46shes",
o"N
ters" and otice of Responsibility Posted" the latter of which will be
recommended deleted from the draft on advice of Solicitor.
(d, tinder "Plumbing", underline FRIater Heating Facilities".
II.Co-rections to Text
.^L.1, delete the word "much" in the phrase "....not much more. than..."
(b) Art. 1, Sec. 1.17 change the first "of" to read "or" intoe phrase "fne presence
of evidence of the presence..."
(c) Art. 1, See. 1.22 change the word "thought"'to "though" in the phrase "....
construed as thought..."
(d) Art. 2, Sec. L change "this" to "the" in the phrase "...In this City of Sanger...
(e) Art. 3, Sea. 1.1 change phrase "...condition, properly..." to read "... conaition,
and properly..."
_2_
(f) Art. 3,
Sec. 1.8. Solicitor ads ses deletion or
the phrase " ..antl used by the
oceuoants with reasonable care."
(g) Art. 4, Sec. 1, change the pbrasa ,watertight metal containers..." to read
"watertigbt, covered metal containers..:'
(h) Art. 5, Sec. 1.2, change the word Nhen" to read "uhaxa" in the phrase "...except
when there is supplied..,"
(i) Art. 5, Sec. 1.3. In the underlined portion of the section additiong, the the e; Porace
snd ;(itchansl should be underlined twice connoting an
leging
text of the ordinance.
O Art. $, Sac. 1.4. The word "transbm" should read "transom¢".
la aelting_units, insert the
(k) Art. 5, Sec. 1.5. After the phrase 11 a sin g
phrase "in a building used for human habata
(1) Art. 6, See. 1.6. Sntirety should be underlined as it is a new provfalon.
(m) Art. 7, Sec. 1.1.' At the end Of the text should gadded"ight Varyang wind ow, exterior
door and kept It hatchway anal ondition andl be lgood repair."
shall be kept Sn sound working
(a) ,:rt. 8, Sec. 2, change phrase "...failars of owner..." to read "...failure of the
Owner ... ^
(o) Art. a, Sec. 4, change phrase "...that portion oY the yeaz...^ to read "...that
portion of each year..."
(c) Art. 9, See. 1. Solicitor advises deletion of all underlined portions oY this
section.
(q)^. .whenover they store..." to read ^... wherever
Art. 10, Sec. 1.1. Change threes
they share ... ^
(r) Art. 10, Sec. 1.4. Change phrase "...entire structure of building..." to read
^ ..entire structure or building..."
(s) Sit. 10,
Sec. 1.4. All language beyond "...leased or occupied by the operator."
hould be underlined in this aectlon as it represents a proposetl addition.
i 11am j1. 5 00 , Jr.
HOUSING CODE INUNN
CHAP.
AT.
SEC.
DEFINITIONS
x
1
1
AIgLL— ITO^STCMATION OF UNFIT
Cinema
x
13
117
Other Conditions
x
13
1.8
Overcrowding
x
13
1.4
Plumbing Inadequacies
x
13
1.3
Portions Broken, Deteriorated
x
13
1.1
Rodent Infestation
x
13
1.5
Toilet Facilities - Lack a
x
13
1.2
Vermin Infestation
x
13
1.5
Water Supply - Not Adequate
x
13
1.6
E"MCPHINT
Health Officer - Powers
x
12
3
Housing Appeals Board - Petition to
x
12
6
Method of
x
12
1
Placardfng of Dwellings
x
12
7a 7.1x7.2
Preminas - Vacating of
x
12
8
Property - Sale Restricted
x
12
5
Public Hearings - Method of Petitioning for
x
12
2
Public Hearings - Recording of
x
32
4
GARBAGE AND RUTTISH
Disposal of
x
4
6
Garbage Container
x
4
1
Garbage Disposal Units
x
4
1
Refuse - Dwelling Unite Free of
x
4
7
Refuse Receptacles - Occupant Responsibility
x
4
4
Refuse Receptacles - Owner Responsibility
x
4
5
Rubbish Re captacles - Within Dwelling
x
4
3
Rubbish Containers
x
4
2
HOUSING APPEAIS BOARD
x
11
1� 1.1
INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
Extermination - Occupant Responsibility
x
B
3
Extermination - paper Responsibility
x
8
2
Screen Requirements
x
8
4
INSPECTIONS
Health Officer - Right of Entry
x
2
2
Occupant -Give Access to Health Officer
x
2
3
omupaM. - Give Aweas to paper
x
2
4
Amer - Give Access to Health Officer
x
2
3
INTERPRETATION
x
14
2
LIGHTw VENTILATION. HEATING, EGRESS
Artificial Illumination - Restriction on Type
x
5
1.4
Bathroom - Minimum Light
x
5
1.3
Egress
x
5
1.8
Electric Outlets - Requirements
x
5
1.4
Heating Equipment
x
5
1.6
Kitchen Lighting
x
5
1.3
. •.
CHAP.
ART.
SEC.
Heating - Not Central
x
5
1.7
Passageways - Lighting Requirements
x
5
1.5
Skylight - Mininow Area
x
5
1.1
Water Closet - Hinimwn Light
x
5
1.3
Windows - Minimum Area
x
5
1.1
Windows - Operable Area
x
5
1.2
HAINT�ANCE
Bathroom - Floor Construction
x
7
1.3
Handrail Requirements
x
7
1.2.1
Door Irick Required
x
7
1.1
Nontoxic Paint
x
7
1.1
Railins - Balustered
x
7
1.2.2
Stair construction
x
7
1.2
Unsanitary Duelling Unite - Use of
x
7
1.5
Utility Services, Removal of; Restoration of
x
7
1.4
Water Closets - Floor Construction
x
7
1.3
Weatherproof Requirsuants
x
7
1.1
OWNER'S AND OCCUPANTIS RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleanliness and Sanitation
x
9
1
Exterior Finishes
x
9
5
Batters
x
9
5
Heat - Adequate
x
9
4
Notice of Responsibility Posted
x
9
1
Plmebing - Insulating
x
9
3
Brocade - Installation
x
9
2
Because - Providing for
x
9
2
PENALTY
x
14
1
PLUNIONG
Bathtub
x
3
1.3
Bathtub Access
x
3
1.5
Drains
x
3
119
Flush - Water Closets
x
3
1.2
Installation and Maintenance
x
3
1.8
Kitchen
x
3
1.1
Privies
x
3
1.6
Squaw
x
3
1.7
Shower
x
3
1.3
Water Closet - Amass
x
3
1.5
Water Heating Facilities
x
3
1.4.1
Water Supply
x
3
1.4
ROQffiJG HOUSS
Bath
x
10
1.1
Linen
x
10
1.3
Sanitary Maintenance
x
10
1.4
Shower
x
10
1.1
Sleeping Hums - Floor space
x
10
1.2
Water Closets
x
10
1.1
SPACE, USE AND OCCUPANCY
Documents - Use of
x
6
1.4
Ceiling Heights
x
6
1.2
Cellar - Use of
x
6
1.3
Floor space
x
6
1.1
Housing - Temporary
x
6
1.5
VALIDITY
x
14
3
<N:LLYRii
HOUSING CODE
(TITLE) An ordinance Establishing Minimum Standards Governing the Condition
and Maintanmce Of Wellings; Establishing Minimum Standards Governing
Supplied Utilities ars Facilities and Other mhysical Things son
Cenditiore Essential to Make Wellings Safes Sanitary: mid Fit for
Rumen Habitation; Eateblishlng Mirnmum Standards Oncoming the
Condition of Wellings Offered for Rent; Fixing Certain Responsi-
bilities and Duties of Owners mA Occupants of Wellings; Authorizing
the Inspectim of Wellinga, and Condemnation of Dwellings Unfit for
Human Habitation; and Fixing Penalties for Violation.
PRE4ME: Whereas, in the City of Bangor, Thare Are, or may in the Future be,
Welling Structures Which are so Mlapldated, Unsafe, Dangerous,
Unhygienic, or Unsanitary as to Constitute a Menem to the Health
and Safety of the People of This City of Bangor:
3r IT TARWOMS ordained by the City Conrail of the City of Bangor, as Follows:
CH. I; Art. 1
Sec. 1
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1 Definitions, For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms,
phrases and words shall have the meaning given herein.'
1.1 greatest. That portion of a building met below the ground floor or
basement having not much mors than half its clear height
below the adjoining grade.
1.2 Cellar. That portion of a building meet below the ground floor or
basement having more than half its clear height below the
adjoining grade.
1.3 Dwelling. Any building whi do is wholly or partly wed or intended
to be wed far living or sleeping by human occupants:
Provided that temporary, housing as hereinafter defined shall not
be regarded as a dwelling.
1.4 Availing Unit. Any romm or group of rooms located within a dwelling
and forming a angle habitable unit with facilities
which are need or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking
and eating.
1.5 Habitable Room. A mom or enclosed floor space used or intended to
be used for living, sleeping, cocking, oreating
purposes excluding bathrooms, water closet coa mbeents,laundries,
pantries, game mass, foyers or communicating corridors and pubescent
built in closets and storage spaces.
1.6 Roaming Unit. Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable
wit used or intended to be used for living, and
sleeping, but not for making or eating purposes.
1.7 Reaming House. Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing
one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the
owner or operator to four or more persons who are not husband or wife,
orr daughter, mother or father, or sister or brother of the owner
operator.
1.8 Multiple Dwelling. My dwelling containing more than two dwelling units.
1.9 Temporary Housing. Any tent, trailer, or other structure used for
human shelter which is designed to be transportable
and which is not attached to the ground, on another stem enure, or to
an utilities system.
1.10 occupant. My person, ever 1 year of age, li Hng, sleeping, cooking,
or eating in, or humus actual pcssesaion a, a dwelling
unit or roaming unit.
1.11e� rator. My person, who has charge, care, or control of a building,
r part thereat, in which dwelling units or roaming unite
are let.
Ch. X{ Art. 1
Sec. 1
1.12 Sweet. Any person who, alone or Jointly or severally with otters:
(1) Shall have legal title to my dwelling or dwelling unit, With
or without accompanying actual possession thereof, or
(2) Shall have charge, care or control of my dwelling or dwelling
unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as emator, executrix,
administrator, amministratrix, trustee, or guardian a the estate
of the own r.my such person thus representing the actual asnar
shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this ordinance to
the same extent m if he were the owner.
1.0 Petson.Any individual, firm, corporation, emaciation, or partner -
1.111 Supplied. Paid for, furnished, installed er provided by or under the
T7ef, the owner or operator.
1.1$ Garbage. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking, and comumption of food.
1.16 Rubbish. Combustible and non-combustible waste materials except
garbage{ the term shall include but not necessarily
be limited to the residue from the burning a wood, coal, coke, and
other comtustible material, paper, rags, cations, bases, wood, ex-
celsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin ems,
metals, mineral matter, glass crockery, dust and others.
1.17 Infestation. The presence of evidence of the presence, within or
around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents, or other
pests.
1.18 Extermination. The control and elimination of insects, rodents, o
other pests by eliminating their harborage places;
by removing or making inaccessible materials that m serve as their
food: by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trappingl or by a2v other
recognised and legal past elimination methods approved by the Health
officer.
1.19 Plumbing. All of the following supplied fact lities and equipment, gas
pipes, ges-burning equipment, water pipes, garbage disposal
Wits, waste pipes, water Closets, eines, installed dishwashers,
lavatories, bath tubsshower baths, installed clothes washing machines,
catch basins, drains, vents, and my other similar supplied fixtures,
together with all connections to water, mast, or gas lines.
1.eo -. Ordinary Mtnvmum Winter Cmditt"..e, Minna twenty decrees 8mvmheit.
1.21 Health officer. The legally designated health authority of the City
of Bangor, or his authorised representative.
1.22 Meaning of Certain Words. ckenever the comes "dwelling", "dwelling
unit", "reaming Rause", "Rooming writm
"premises", are used in this Ordinance, they shall be construed as
though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof".
CH.X: Art. 2
sec. 1 - sec. 4
CHAPTER X
ARTICLE 2 - MPE CTIFT.
Sec. 1 Inspection of Dwellings, Welling Units, Rooming Houses. Rooming Unita
premises. The Health ui'ficar is hereby aathorizea ono ovrecaeu to
make inspections to determine tine condition of dwellings,
dwelling units, rooming houses, romdng unite and premises located within
this City of Bangor in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding
the health and safety of the occupants of dwellings add of the general
public.
See. 2 Authorization to Enter Premises. For the purpose of making such imaged -
tions the Hadith Officer is hereby
Authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all
dwellings, dwelling units, coming houses, rooming mats and premises'.
Sec. 3 P r to Give Area Access. The owner or croupous of every dwelling,
dwelling unit, reusing house and rooming unit
r the person in charge thereof, should givx the Health Officer free
access to such dwellings, dwelling unit, roomang house or roaming mat
and premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of each inspection,
examination and survey.
Sec. 4 Occupant to Give Free access to Owner. Every occupant of a dwelling,
dwelling unit, ... ming house and
rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent orenployee,
access to any part of such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, r -
ing unit or premises at all reasonable times for the warhead of making
such repairs or alterations as are
necessary to effect compliance to
the provisions of this ordinance Or saylawful order issued pursuant to
the provisions of this ordinance.
ch, x; Art 3
See. 1
CHAPTER A
ARTICLE 3 - PLUMBING
Bee. 1 Plumbing. No person shall occupy as owner or le: to another for occupancy
any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living,
sleeping, cooking, or eating therein, which does not comply with the
fallowing requirements,
1.1 6itchen Sink Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen
sink in good working condition, properly
connected to a water and asset system approved by the Health Officer.
1.2 Flush Water Closet Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain within
a room which affords privacy, a flush
water closet and a lavatory basin in good working condition and pro-
perly connected to a water and sewer systen apptonetl by the Health
Officer.
1.3 Bathtub or Shower Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain within
an which affords privacy, a bathtub
or obsess in good working condition and properly connected to a water
and sewer system approved by the Health Officer.
1.4 Continuous and Angle Supply of Water Required. Every kitchen sink,
lavatory basin, won
bathtub or shower required under the provisions of Article 3 of this
Ordinance shall be properly tonne cted to a continuous and ample
supply from a healthful course, and shall be properly Gonne cted to
both hot and cold water supply lines.
1.4.1 Provisions for Heating Hot Water. E- ry dwelling unit shall be
provided with a taus ane
adequate hot water heating system in operational condition,
properly connected with all since, lavatories and tubs or
showers as provided in this Section, which is capable of
heating water to not lees than 12003. in sufficient quantity
and pressure for ordinary use. In all systems installed
hereinafter the passage of this ordinance, autanati«,
thermostatically -controlled hot water haste" shall be used.
1.$ Bathtub And Water Closets Access. The wee closet and bathtub or
sb.ower csmparbumat for each dwelling
unit shall be accessible from .zloin the building without passing
through any part of any other dwelling unit,
1.6 Use of Privies. The use of privies is prohibited.
1.7 Use of Unde[g_r ad Water -borne Sewage Treatment. Where connection t0
a public sewer
is
not practicable a dwelling unit shall be erred by an underground
re
wator-borne sewage treatment system approved by the Health Officer
and maintained in a proper manner.
Ch,Y; Art. $
Seo. 1
1.8 Plumbing Installation and Maintenance. All plumbing shall be properly
installed and maintained in a
good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and ob-
structions, and used by the Occupants with reasonable care.
1.9 Drains Required. Every sink, tub, shower, toilet, or other plumbing
fixture in a building used for habitation shall be
provided with a proper end unobstructed drain which discharges into
a sounds ayatem outside the building, and sold fixtures and drains
shall be maintained by the owner in a sanitary working condition at
all times.
1.10 Laundry Facilities. Ea all new, or extensively voted Structures
con Hied two a olling unite
having Lwo or more be oma, dequatarsp more
for laundry Lr dor
equipment shall be ovlded in the serving sun tai or
suitable public ace for waabing chines, dryers or oth shall be
provided with toper plumbing electrical m ora for same
1.11 Dimensions for Certain Bathroom Fixtures Specified. In all new or
extensively
renovated structures containing two or mom dwelling units, the
bathtubs for each unit, if provided, shall have an intarior length
of at least four feat six Inches, or if a shower is provided it
shall have a floor at least 30 inches in length on all £our sides.
ch.x• Art. 4
See. �1 - Sec. 7
ARTICLE 4 - GARBAGR AND RUBBISH
Sec. 1 Garbage Disposal Unite or Containers Required. Every dwelling unit
shall be supplied with
adequate garbage disposal facilities or suitable watertight metal
containers, or containers constructed of other approved materials
whose tyre and location are approved by the Health Officer.
Sec. 2 Rubbish Containers Required. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with
suitable and sufficient containers, whose
type and location are approved by the Health Officer to mass" the
accumulation of rubbish and other non-perishable waste matter on the
premises.
Sec. j Rubbish Receptacles Within Dwellings. It shall be the responsibility of
an occupant of a dwelling unit to
furnish such garbage and rubbish storage receptacles as are necessary
within the dwelling unit.
Sec. 4 Responsibility of Occupant to Provide Refuse Receptacles. le dwellings
containing n
more then five dwelling units, it shall be the responsibility of the
occupant of a dwelling unit to furnish such additional storage receptacles
outside of the duelling unit as are necessary for the enrage of garbage
and rubbish until removal from the premiere.
Sec. g Responsibility of Owner to Provide Refuse Receptacles. In dwellings con-
taining six o
more
dwelling unite, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to furnish
such receptacles outside of the dwelling units as are needed for the
storage of garbage and rubbish until removal from the premises.
Sec. 6 Disposal of Garbage and Rubbish. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling
unit eM1all dispose of all his garbage
and rubbish in a clean end sanitary member.
Sec. 7 Dwelling Mite to be Free of Refuse. Every dwelling shall be clean and
free from garbage or rubbish. When
a dwelling or dwelling unit is not reasonably clean or free from garbage
or rubbish the wealth Officer mev cause the responsible person to put
the dwelling or dwelling unit in a clean end sanitary condition.
CH.Xi Art. $
Ser. 1
CHAPTER A
AHTICL3 5 - LIGHT, VvrqILATTJV, H: TTIG AND ARESS
Sec. 1 Light, Ventilation, Heating and Egress. No person shall occupy as owner or
let to another for occupancy any
dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does
not candly with the following requirements;
1.1 HinLm,m Window and Skylight Arses. Every habitable room shall have at
least one window or akylight facing
directly to the outdoors. Tae einlssum total window or skylight area
for every habitable race shall be 10 percent of the floor area ofday
such room. Whenever walls or other portions of structures face a
window of any such muse and such light obstruction structures az
located lose than 3 feet from the window and extend to a level above
that a the window of the room,such a window shall not be deemed
to fare directly to the outdoors and shall not be included m
can-
tributing to the required minimum total -window area. Whenever the
only window in a mon is a skylight -type window in the top of such
can the total window was of such skylight shall equal 1$ percent
of the total floor area of such roan.
1.2 Operable Window Area. Every habitable room shall have at least one
window or skylight which can be easily opened.
The total operable window area in every habitable room shall be equal
to at least 45 percent of the miniawn window area or minimum Skylight
area as required in Section 1.1 a Article 5 of this Ordiname,exoept
when there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventila-
tion and approved by the Health officer. More such device is Supplied
it shall provide the area serviced at a rate of ane air change per
hoar. Nlb-
1.3 Minimum Light for Bathrooms, Water Closets and Kitehens.Svery, bathroom
and water
closet compartnent shall be well lighted and ventilated.lbacee foot
cradles of light (three lumens per square foot)ahall be provided by
either natural or artificial means and shall be available at all tires
Such light Shall be measured 36 inches from the floor at the center
of the mom. very bathromn and water closet cmryartment shall have
at least one window or Skylight which can be easily opened. The total
operable window area shall be equal to at least forty-five percent
a the minimum window area a nanimnn skylight area as required in
Section 1.1 of Article 5 of these minimmn Standards.Such window area
requirements of this Section may be waived provided that there is an
installed mechanical ventilation System approved by the Health Officer.
When Such System is supplied it shall provide the bathroom or water
closet cmmartwent at a rate of one air candor per hour. Them men
,of�-dwalding-unitahall-betiequippkc th-an overhead -lighting
fixtwre-connected to ap er-se ce and providing ample illumination
far the. kitchen.
Ch.B; Art. S
Sec. 1
1.4 Electric Outlet Requlreamate. Emery habitable room shall contain at
least three separate wall type electric
convenience outlets, or two such a outlets and o ceiling
or wall type electric light fixture.1Evary such outlet and fixture
shall be properly installed, shell be maintained in good and safe
working condition, and shall be conceded to the source of electric
power in accordance with the National Hoard of Fire Underwriters ode.
No temporary wiring shall be used accept extension tarda which ran
directly from portable electric fixtures to convenience outletc,and
which do not lie under rugs or other floor coverings,nov extend
through doorways, transom, or other openings through structural
cleanppts. ,Ff t in the event of electric power failure beyond control
0179 occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit, the use 6f
.ssy'=d9e�e r means of artificial illumination in a dwelling snit
other than alectric lighting is pmhibitod.
1.$ Passageway lighting Regulraeents. Every portion of any passageway or
staircase common to two or more
dwelling units, and my passageway or staircase leading off a commmen
passageway or staircase or from the outside of the dwelling, but
leading to a single dwelling onit,shall be illuminated naturally or
artificially at all times with an illumination of at least 2 foot
candles (two lumens per square foot)in the darkest portion of the
normally traveled stairs and passageways. Such means of illumination
in dwellings of three dwelling snits or less with a common passagewtv
or the passageway or staircase private to one dwelling unit,may be
controlled by switches that may be turned on as needed.
1.6 Heating Equipment. Every dwelling unit shall have that generating
equipment properly installed and capable of
safely heating all r om$ except those used exclusively for sleeping
purposes to a temperature of at least 70 degrees FabreMeit measured
at a distance of 36 inches above the floor level, under ordinary
rinimm winter conditions. The requirements of this paragraph shall
not apply to dwelling units used solely for seasonal occupancy
during LM months of March tbmugh Octoter.
1.7 Requirements when Heat Not Furrished by central Heating:Hhen Met 1s
not furnished
by a central heating plant, each dwelling unit shall be provided with
one or more masonary flues add smoke or want Ape connections or
approved equal arrangement to vent satisfactorily and safely any
heating unit.
1.8 ogress. Each dwelling unit shall have at least two acceptable means
of egress, which shall M safe, unobstructed and accessible
for all occupants.
Ch. x; Art 6
Sec. 1
CHAPTER %
ARTICLE 6 - SPACE,USE AND CCCUPAHCY
See. 1 Space. Use and Oocupancy.No person shall occupy or let to another for
occupancy any dualling unit, for the purpose
of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements
for space, use and occupancy.
1.1 Floor Space Requirement. Every dwelling unit shall contain at least
100 square feet of floor area par occupant.
Every sleeping room or room used for sleeping purposes shall contain
minimum of 70 square feet of floor was antl at least $o square feet
of flow area per persen with all measurmnants based be the total
habitable room area; provided that the oncapway of any dwelling unit
having more thmd one habitable room shall unt exceed an average of
one and one-half parsons per habitable room; and provided further
that for the purposes of this section, a child under me year of age
shall be deemed to be ore -half person.
1.2 Calling Heights. At least three-quarters x the floor area of every
habitable room shall have a telling height of at
least 7 feet; and the floor area of that part of my room where the
ceiling height is less than $ feet shall not be considered as part
oP the floor wee in computing the total floor area of the room for
the purpose of determining the maximum permfeaible occupancy thereof.
1.3 Use of Cellars Restricted. No cellar apace shall be used as a haKtable
room or dwelling writ.
1.4 Use of Basement. No basement space shall ce used an a habitable room
or dwelling unit unless the floors and walls are
insulated against leakage and designees, free from chronic dampness
and protected from surface runoff and unleas the windows in such
habitable room or dwelling unit are entirely abobe ground.
iii Temporary Housing. No temporary housing shall be used without the
written permission of the Health Offloar.
1.6 Closet Space. At least ars-souare feet of Iwet space per bedroom
per dwelling unit shall be *covided.
Ch.x; Art. 7
See. 1
MiPTUP X
ARTICLE 7 - MAINMANCE
Sec. 1. Maintenance. No person shall occupy as owner or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling w dwelling wit, for the purpose
oP living therein which does not comply with the following requirements
relating to the safe and sanitary maintenance of parts of dwellings and
dwelling units.
1.1 Weatherproof Requirements. Every foundation, now, wall, ceiling
and roof shall be reasonably weather-
tight and rodentproof; shall be cppb��le���of affording privacy; shall
be kept in good repair, free from PbASke,
Refects wbich could be a hazard or present an obstacle to clearing.
Walls and dealings shall provide auitable base for decorative
X finish. Aa W oeydhaHmEa a w P aishwearh sheik ba
Paint used for interior 1'fnisbes
shall be of the nen-toxin lead-free composition. All doors leading
from the outside of the structure or public areas directly into
each dwelling unit shall be provided with a working lack capable
of promding a reasonable degree of protection against unanthorized
entry into the dwelling unit.
1,2 Stair Construction. Every inside and outside stair, every poreh,and
every appurtenar cs tbersto shall be s
con-
structed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load
that normal use may cause to be placed U erean and shall be kept X
in sound condition and good repair and free from oax-�d-ewer
defects whicIa could be a hasard or present An obstacle to cleaning.
1.2.1 Handrail Requirements. Every stairway L feet w more in beight
shall have a safe and proper handrail.
1.2.2 Railings to be Balustered. Railings or parapets shall be pro-
vided around porches that are higher
then thirty inches above ground level, balconies, roofs used
for agrees or tenancy purposes and/or similar placea. Such
protective railings or parapets shall be properly balustered
and be not less than tdrm Y�t in height.
1.3 Floor Construction of Bathrooms and 1+ater Closets. Every water Closet
compartment floor
surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained
so as to be reasonably iMervious to water and so as to peroat such
floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ch.%; Art. 7
Sec. 1
Pwa me.
1.4 Removal of Utility Services. He serer. a �ity, eq shall
ewer any service, ordinance, to be ent
or utility whim is required under this aameem be removed
Prmnm or to be discontinued, l o alley the s a to remain iperative
ter any occupied dwellings letoroccupied by him sept for such
alterations
interruptive es may be necessary wale actual ies when or
alterations are in service
i or during temporary emergencies when
dideontoward
nee of tion os is approsuch
by the Health Oequ mr.equipment
Steps
toward the restorative of du ch ll be services, facilities, equipme or
utilities when discontinued shall be taken immediately.
1.5 Use of Unsanitary Duelling Units. No owner shall occupy or let to any
other occupant any vacant dwelling
unit unless it is clew, sanitary and fit for human occupancy.
ch.x; Art. B
Sec. 1 - Sec. 4
CHPHTER x
ARTICLE 8 - INSECT AND ROOM CONTROL
Sec. 1 Insent and Rodent Control. Every dwelling shall be free from inaectsi
rodents) or verndn. Aodent or vermin
sctereination and rodent proofing may be required by the Health Officer.
Sec. 2 Owner Responsible for Externdnation. Whenever infestation of vermin
or rodents is caused by failure
of owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodentproof oronably insect -
proof condition, the responeibility for extermination shall fail upon
the owner. Whenever infestation erists in two or more of the dwelling
units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling
containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be
the responsibitity of the owner.
Sec. 3 Occupant responsible for Extermination. Every occupant of a dwelling
containing a single dwelling
unit shall be responsible Por the exterminatim of any insects, rodents X
or other pests therein
Sac, L Screen Requirements, during that portion of the year when the Health
Officer deems it necessary for protection against
mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, every door opening directly from
a duelling unit to outdoor space shall have supplied ameans and a self-
closing device end emery window or other device with openings to outdoor
space. used for shall likewise be supplied with screens. In
vary basement or cellar at least one window, and every opening used for
ventilation, which might provide an entry For rodents. shall be supplied
with a screen or much other device se will effectively prevent their
entrance.
Ch.x{ Art 9
see. 1 - sec. 4
CHAPTER %
AHTICLR 9 - REEPONSIHIEITI',S OP MMZRS Ni0 OCCUPANTS
Sec. 1 Responsibility of Owners and occupants. Every miner of a dwelling containing
two or more dwelling units shall be
responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition•the shared or
public areae of the dwelling and premises thereof. Every occupant of a
dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a flew and sanitary condition that
part of the dwelling• dwelling unit and pranisw thereof which he occupies
and controls. Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling
units shall affix securely to the interior oP a door leading into each
dwelling unit a durable placard clearly inforndng Ne apparent of his legal
responsibilities w to maintenance• cleanliness and proper usage of equip-
ment• utilities, facilities and anew of the preciaee within his care as
defined in this ordinance. A space shall be provided on each such placard
containing a telephone number at or through which the ownersresponsible
agent or custodian of the dwelling may normally be contacted for euprgency
corrections of violations to this ordinance for which the owner is held
responsible herein.
Sec. 2 Amer Required to Provide Screens. Me owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit
mail be responsible £cr providing
adequate sweens and storm doors and windows wherever the same are required
under provisions of this ordinance.
2.1 Amer Responsible to Heng Screens. The owner of a dwelling containing
x or more dwelling units shall be
responsible for hanging adequate scrams and storm doors and windows
whenever the same are required under the provisions of this ordinance.
Provided, that in dwelling uMta wherein permanently installed and
easily operable coutinatien-type windows are provided the occupant
shall be responsible.
2.2 Opponent Responsible to Heng Screens. In dwellings containing five or
fewer dwelling units the
occupants of each dwelling unit shall be responsible for hanging ade-
quate scrams and storm doors and windows whenever the sane are re-
quired under the previsions of this ordinance except when the owner
has agreed to provide such service.
Sec. 3 Owner to Insulate Plumbing. It shall be the duty of the owner to provide
adequate insulation or other meam of protection
a all plumbing within a dwelling unit so as to prevent the pleasing from
Preening under ordinary minimum winter conditions.
Sec. 4 Occupant to Maintain Adequate Heat. t 'hall be the dut of u.. \./
c
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GH.x; art. 9
sec.5
sea. 5 Exterior Finishes and Gutter Required. Every muter of a dwelling h ;
be responsible for "orov'
all exterior surfaces not inherently resistant to decgv, paint 6r ber
approved arotective coatingP, applied in a workmanlike manner for 1/
protection of said surf= against the lghtents. and ha shall ep all n
exterior surfaces reasonably clean and Pr from foreign matter. He
shall also provide properly installed gupters and downspouts where
ry
ngnessato prevent water damage and uUztghtly appearancx from water
damage.
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CH. X: ART 10
Sec. 1
CHAPTER x
ARTICLE SO - ROOcING HOUSES
Sec. 1 Roaming Houses, No person shall operate a rooveng house or Shall occupy
r let to another for occupancy any rooming suit in anv
roaming house which does not comply with the following requirements.
1 .1 Water Closet, Rath, and Shower Requirements. At least one flush
water closet,lavatory
basin, and bathtub or shower, properly come dad to a water and
sewer system approved by the Health Officer and in goad working
condition, shall be supplied for each eight persons or fraction
thereof residing within a rooming house, including members of the
operator's family whenever they share the use of the said facilities;
provided that in a moimng house where mans are let only to males,
flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half the
required number of water assets. All such facilities shall be s
located within the dwelling as to be reasanably accessible from a
common ball or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities.
Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower Shall be supplied with
hot water at all times. No soon facilities shall be located in a
basement except by written approval of the Health Officer.
1.2 Floor Spam Requirements for Sleeping pores. Every mom occupied for
sleeping purposes by
one person shall contain at least 70 Square feet of floor space, and
every mom occupied for sleeping purposes ly more than one person
shall containd least $0 square feet of floor Space for each occupant
thereof.
1.3 Linen Change Requirements. The operator of every roaming house Shall
change supplied bed linen andiowels therein
at least once each week, and prior to the letting of any room to any
occupant. The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of
all Supplied beading in a clean and sanitary manner.
1.4 Sanitary Haintananm. The operator of every roaming house shall be
responsible for the sanitary maintenance of
all walls, floors, and ceilings, and for maintenance of a sanitary
condition in every other part of the rooming house; and he shall be
further responsible for the sanitary mainenance of the entire
premises where the entire structure of building is leased or occupied
by the operator. Rome containing lavatories, bathtubs and or showers
common to two or mom roaming unite shall be She eked for Cleanliness
at least once every 24 hours by the owner or someone he designates a
responsible and if necessary the mom and or plumbing fixtures there -
a adequately Cleaned.
CH. A' Art ll
Sec. 1
CHAPTER R
ARTICLE 11 - Housim APPEALS BCABB
See. 1 Housing Appeals Board Established. A housing Appeals Board is hereby
established. The word ^Board" when
used in this section shall he construed to "an the Housing Appeals
Board. The Board shall consist of three members and am associate
member who shall be residents of the City of Bangor. No namber of the
Board shall be a maker of the City Council while serving on the Board.
The tarn of office of the membera of the Board shall be such that one
expires each year. Associate members shall be appointed for terms of
three years each. A vacancy shall be filled for the unemired term only.
Ile associate members shall act an the Board in place of any member
who may be unable to act due to interest, absence frwn the State, o
physical incapacity. The members may be removed for cause by the City
Council upon written charges and after public hearing. Members of the
Board shall receive no corpenzation for their service. The City Council
at the time the first mashers are appointed and annually thereafter shalIl
designate oneamber of the Board as ebairrim�. The Board shall adept
Cron time to ties such rules and regulations as it may dean necessary
to carry into effect the provisions of this section.
1.1 Meetings and Proceedings. All meetings of the Board shall be open
IV the public. The Board shall keep
sdnutes of its proceedings, recording the vote of each member upon
each question and indicating the absence or failure to vote of any
member and the final disposition of appeals shall be recorded by
resolution indicating the reasons of the Board thereof all of which
shall be a public record.
CH✓x: Art. 12
Sec. 1 - See. 3
OHAPTER x
ARTICLE 12 - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 1 Method of Enforcement. Whenever the Health Officer determines Mat there
are reasonable grounds to believe that there
has been a violation of any provision of this ordinance, he shall give
notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible
therefor, As hereinafter provided, duck notice 'shall:
(1) Be put in writing.
(2) Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued.
(3) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of Any act it
requires. y'
(4) Be served upon the owner tka�ge-': or the occupant, as the /\
case map require: provided that such notice shall be deemed
to be properly served upon such owner 'ei_agent or upon such
occupant if a copy thereof is served upon him personally; or
or if he 1e
served with such notice by any other method authorised or
required under the laws oP this state.
(5) Such notices' e"y contain an outline of remedial action which,
if taken, will off compliance with the provisions of this
solo n u ow'Ite Fly
Sec. 2 Method 6(Pehftioning for Hearing. Any person effects by any notice
which has been issued in connection
with the enforcement of any provision of this ordinances may request and
shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Health Officer; pro-
vided that such person shall file in the office of the Health Officer a
written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief
statement of the grounds therefor within 10 days after the day the
notice was served. Upon receipt of such petition the Health Officer
shall set a time asw place for en& hearing and shall give the petitioner
notice thereof in the answer prescribed in Article 12, Sec. 1(4). At
such hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be beard
and to show why such notice should not modified or withdrawn. The hearing
shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the day on which the
petition was filed: provided that upon application of the petitioner
the Health Officer may postoone the data of the hearing for a reasonable
time beyond sort 10 day period, if in his judgement the petitioner has
submitted a good and sufficient reason for such postponement.
Sec. 3 Power of Health Officer to Sustain Modify or Withdraw Notice.After such
caring the
Health Officer shall sustain, modify, or withdraw the notice, detecting
CH. A; Art. 12
See. 4 - sea. 7
upon his findings ae to the compliance with the provisions of this
Ordinance. If the Health Officer sustains or modifies such notice,
it shall be deemed to be an order. Any notice served pursuant to
Article 12, Section 1 of this Ordinance shall automatically became
An order if a written petition for a hearing is not filed in the
office of the Health Officer within le days after amen notice is
served.
Sec. 4 Recording of Public Hearing. The proceedings at such hearing, including
the findings and decision of the Health
Officer shall be sumanaiised, reduced to writing, ard entered as a matter
of public record in the office of the Health Officer. Such record shall
also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with
the matter.
Bee. 5 Restriction on Sale of Property. It shall be unlawful for the owner of
any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming
house, rooming unit and premises against which any lawful order has
been issued by the Health Officer, to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose
thereof to mother, unless he shall first furnish to the grantee prior
to transfer thereof, a time copy of any oder issued by the Health Officer
and at the sae time notify the Health Officer in writing of the intent
tobranafer either by delivering said notice to the Health Officer and
receiving a receipt therefor, or by registered mail, return remipt
requested, giving the nam and address of the person to whom the transfer
is proposed. In the event of my violation of the terve of this section,
the grantor shell be subject to a penalty of not lees than $$0.00 nor
more than $100.00 in addition to any penalties Imposed for failure to
comply with any lawful order of the Health Officer.
Sec. 6 Petition to Housing Appeals Board. my person aggrieved by an order of the
Health Officer may file an appeal
within tan days from the date of such order to the Housing Appeals Board
who msy, by a majority vote of its entire membership, reverse the decision
of the Health Officer and permit exceptions to or variations from the
specific tame of the Ordinance in Buda cases where the enforcement of
the provisions of the Ordinance may result in undue hardship, subject
always to the rule that the Housing Appeals Board shall give due
consideration to the purposes of the Ordiname in promoting health,
safety and general welfare.
Bee. 7 ]belling$ to be Placarded. If the person so affected fade to appeal to the
Housing Appeals Board or if after an appeal
the Housing Acpeala Board sustains the deatsion of the Health Offimr,the
duelling, dwelling unit, rousing house, or reaming unit so affected may be
declared unfit for human habitation and placarded by the Health Officer.
To placard, the Health Officer shall issue to the occupants and the comer
r operator a written notice to vacate the premises within such time as
the Health Officer may deem reasonable, and a placers prohibiting can-
tinued occupancy or rmccupancy may be conspicuously posted on the premises.
7.1 Use of Placarded Buildings Prohibited. Nod welling or dwelling unit,
rooming news or reposing mit
which has been placarded as audit for human habitation shall again
CH.X; Art 12
Sec. 8
be used for human habitation until written approval is secured
Prom, sM such placard is removed by the Health Officer. The
Health Officer shall remove such placard whenever the defeat or
defects apart whidn the plamrding action is based have been eliminated.
7.2 sareval of Placards Prohibited. No person shall def am or remove the
placard from my dwelling or duelling
unit, roaring house or roaming units which has been declared unfit for
human habitation and placarded az such.
Sec. 8 vacating of Premises. - Health Menace. In instances where the Health
Officer determines that "trams
danger or menses he the occupants or the public health aAsts, the
Health Officer may order ixamediate correction to be made or, if the
circumstances warrent, may order the vacating of the o eePents. If any
person so notified, ceglems o refuses to supply with an oMer of Has
Health Ofdiceeq the Health Offimr may then declare the premises unfit
far hares habitation by issuing to the occupants and the owner or
operator a written order to vacate the proulses within such time as the
Health Officer may deem reasonable and a placard prohibiting continued
occupancy or reousupancy may be conspicuously posted on the premises.
ON. X; Art. 13
Sec.
CHAPTOR X
ARTICLE 13 - DESIGNATION OF GNFIT DWv,LLINGS
Sac. 1 Unfit Dwellings Designated. Any dwelling or dwelling unit, rooming
Muse or rooming unit wrath is found to have
any of the following defects may be declared unfit for homes habitation
and may be se designated and placarded by the Health Officer.
1.1 Deteriorated, Broken or Damaged Portions of Dwellings. The interior
or exterior
walls, foundation, doors, windows, floors, stairs, roof, or any other
Portion of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming
unit areso deteriorated, broken, damaged, or in such state of dis-
repair as to cause conditions detrimental to life and health.
1.2 Lack of Toilet Facilities. Lack of toilet facilities whereby
nuisance and health hazard are created.
1.3 Plumbing Inadequacies. The plumbing, plumbing fixtures, septic Lanka,
or other waste disposal facilities are in
such Condition as to create a nuisance or a health hazard.
ee a aa�_ a V
created.
1.5 Rodent or Fermin Infestation. Rodent or vermin infestation within
the building which may result in con-
tamination of food or other health hazards.
1.6 Lack of Adequate Hater Supply. No adequate water supply is available,
or the available supply is subject to
such contamination as may cause a health hazard.
1.7 Infectious or Communicable Disease. An infectious or communicable
dimmer exists therein and a
cult thereof reasonable isolation and disinfection procedures
crnot be followed due to lack of sanitary facilities or over-
owding.
1.8 Other Conditions. Other conditions which are or may become detrimental
to health.
M. x, Art. 14
See. i - Sec. 3
OHAnER x
ARTICLE 14 - pE nw2 IBTP8PRRTATMN ANO VALI02TY
Sec. 1 Penalty. AV person violating may of the provisions of this ordinance
or failing to comply vith any lawful order or direction of the
Health Officer in the enforcement of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be sabject to a fine of not less
than $10.00 nor more Man $100.00 for each day of such violation.
See. 2 Interpretation. Mis ordinance shall not interfere with, abrogate, amul,
r repeal any Ordinance of the City oP Bangor; provided,
that, unless specifically excepted, where this Ordinance inmoses greater
restrictions its provisions shall control.
Sec. 3 Validity. If any section or part thereof of this Ordinance is held
Invalid by the Court7 the remainder 4 the Ordinance Shall
not be affected thereby.