Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.40 HOUSING STANDARDS
Article I. In General
15.40.020 Effect on other regulations.
15.40.024 Applicability to existing residential structures.
15.40.028 Applicability to abolishment of existing remedies.
15.40.032 Applicability to village building code.
15.40.036 Applicability to village zoning ordinance.
15.40.040 Applicability to mobile homes, travel trailers and tents.
Article II. Definitions
Article III. Rights and Responsibilities of Parties
15.40.052 Right of owner to enter building and make repairs.
15.40.056 Operator/manager/agent to disclose name of owners.
15.40.060 Owner/operator to maintain clean and sanitary common areas.
15.40.068 Owner/operator to provide adequate heat.
15.40.072 Occupant to maintain supplied facilities in clean and sanitary condition.
15.40.076 Occupant to maintain dwelling area in clean and sanitary condition.
15.40.080 Occupant to dispose of waste matter.
15.40.084 Owner/operator and occupant responsible for pest extermination.
15.40.088 Owner/operator and occupant responsible for maintenance of utility services.
15.40.092 Screens for windows and door openings.
15.40.096 Transfer of responsibility.
Article IV. Environmental Requirements
15.40.108 Grading and drainage.
15.40.116 Lots--Growth or accumulation.
15.40.120 Insect and rodent harborage.
15.40.124 Accessory structures.
15.40.132 Waste material storage.
Article V. Space and Occupancy Requirements
15.40.140 Habitable floor area in dwelling units.
15.40.144 Calculation of habitable floor area.
15.40.148 Overcrowding of rooms.
15.40.152 Placement of eating facilities in the dwelling unit.
15.40.156 Basements used as habitable spaces.
15.40.164 Required space in sleeping rooms.
15.40.168 Privacy of access to bathroom and bedroom.
Article VI. Safe and Sanitary Maintenance of Exterior Structural Elements
15.40.176 Foundations, exterior walls and roofs.
15.40.180 Windows, exterior doors and hatchways.
15.40.184 Stairways, porches and railings.
15.40.188 Windows to be openable.
15.40.196 Doors to fit in door frame.
15.40.200 Window and door frames to fit in wall.
15.40.204 Basement, cellar and crawl space hatchways.
15.40.220 Maintenance of required equipment and utilities.
Article VII. Safe and Sanitary Maintenance of Interior Structural Elements
15.40.228 Areas to be free from dampness.
15.40.236 Floors, interior walls and ceilings.
15.40.240 Interior stairs and railings.
15.40.248 Kitchen and bathroom floor surfaces.
15.40.252 Stairs to be maintained in good repair.
Article VIII. Sanitation Facilities
15.40.272 Water line connections.
15.40.276 Gas-fired appliances.
Article IX. Minimum Fire Safety Requirements
15.40.284 Storage of flammable liquids prohibited.
15.40.288 Cooking and heating equipment.
15.40.292 Operation of heating facilities and incinerators.
15.40.296 Electrical outlets and facilities.
15.40.300 Correction of defective system.
Article X. Ventilation, Light and Heating
15.40.308 Adequate ventilation.
15.40.312 Bathroom ventilation.
15.40.316 Insufficient air space.
15.40.320 Natural light for habitable rooms.
15.40.324 Artificial lighting.
Article XI. Standards for Repair, Equipment and Facilities
15.40.336 Plumbing systems and fixtures.
15.40.340 Gas appliances and facilities.
15.40.344 Electric wiring and facilities.
15.40.348 Heating systems and facilities.
15.40.352 Foundations, floors, walls, ceilings and rooms.
15.40.356 Windows, exterior doors, and basement, cellar and crawl space hatchways.
15.40.360 Stairways and porches.
15.40.364 Water closet compartment and bathroom floors.
15.40.376 Dwelling unit entrances and exits.
Article XII. Rooming Houses, Sleeping Rooms, Dormitories, Hotels and Motels
15.40.384 Lavatories, water closets and bath facilities.
15.40.388 Minimum floor area for sleeping rooms.
15.40.400 Sanitary conditions.
Article XIII. Structures Unfit for Human Habitation
15.40.416 Designation as "unfit for human habitation."
15.40.420 Dangerous structures.
15.40.428 Notice of designation--Vacation order.
15.40.444 Removal of placard or notice.
15.40.448 Vacating of unfit building.
15.40.452 Reuse and occupancy of unfit building.
15.40.456 Corrections and costs--Responsibility.
15.40.460 Access by owner or operator.
15.40.464 Report of notice to vacate.
15.40.472 Failure to comply with demolition order.
15.40.476 Service of notice to demolish.
Article XIV. Emergency Action Provisions
15.40.484 Issuance of order without notice or hearing.
Article XV. Violations
15.40.496 Notice of violations.
15.40.504 Follow-up reinspection of structure or premises.
Article XVI. Board of Appeals
15.40.516 Notice of appeal--Form.
Article XVII. Additional Remedies and Affirmative Defenses
15.40.528 Additional remedies.
15.40.532 Affirmative defense for the appellant.
Article XVIII. Penalties for Violations
15.40.540 Penalty for general violations.
Article XIX. Reckless Criminal Damage
15.40.548 Reckless criminal damage of property by occupant.
15.40.552 Wilful criminal damage of property by occupant.
Article XX. Retaliatory Eviction and Other Owner Offenses
15.40.556 Retaliatory eviction by owner.
15.40.560 Criminal housing management.
15.40.564 Imposed housing repairs.
15.40.568 Injunction to require compliance--Receivership--Lien.
Article XXI. Responsibilities and Powers of Director of Building Inspections
15.40.572 Responsibilities of director.
15.40.576 Inspections of dwellings.
Article XXII. Additional Remedies Preserved