Proposed Adoption of New County Property Maintenance Standards

Original title: Request to Advertise a public hearing to consider the Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code 2021, in part, as the County’s Housing and Property Maintenance Code (15 minutes)

Record date · June 28, 2022

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to schedule a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2021 . If approved, this code would serve as the official housing and property maintenance standards for the county.

Why it matters

This action initiates the formal process to update county-wide property maintenance requirements, which will eventually dictate the standards for building upkeep and housing conditions for all property owners in the county.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

County Property Owners

Property owners will be subject to the new maintenance standards if the code is adopted.

Directly affected

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is responsible for voting on whether to hold the hearing and eventually whether to adopt the code.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a request to advertise a public hearing.
The subject of the hearing is the adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.
The code would be adopted 'in part' rather than in its entirety.
The new code would function as the County’s official Housing and Property Maintenance Code.

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The item is currently classified as a 'Consent Item' on the agenda.
The agenda item is allotted 15 minutes for discussion.
The file number for this request is 22-0523.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the International Property Maintenance Code?

It is a model code that provides requirements for the maintenance of existing buildings and structures, covering aspects like light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, and fire safety.

Does this document mean the new code is already in effect?

No. This document is a request to schedule a public hearing to discuss the potential adoption of the code.

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