§ 5-21. Findings.

(a)

The city commission finds and declares that there exists in the city dwellings, buildings or structures which are unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial or business uses due to dilapidation and defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; or other conditions rendering such dwellings, buildings or structures unsafe or unsanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the city.

(b)

The city commission hereby further finds that there exists in the city private property where an accumulation of weeds, trash, junk, filth and other unsanitary or unsafe conditions, create a public hazard or a general nuisance to those persons residing in the vicinity.

(c)

The city commission shall, in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of residents of the city, adopt such ordinances as are now authorized by O.C.G.A. §§ 41-2-8 through 41-2-17, and as may hereafter be provided by other state laws, so that the deplorable conditions may be eliminated.

(Ord. No. 0-86-33, 11-4-86)