(a) Fairly, actively, and uniformly enforce the municipal code to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment and not for the benefit of any particular class of persons;

(b) Conduct all investigations into alleged violations consistent with statutory and constitutional protections of the right of privacy;

(c) Use education as a first step toward achieving compliance with those codes and offer property owners the opportunity to correct violations before imposing fines;

(d) Consider the economic circumstances of responsible parties and their ability to comply with code requirements;

(e) Use administrative orders and other measures when necessary to ensure violations are corrected.

(a) Efficient and effective notice and opportunities to correct violations;

(b) Progressive monetary penalties proportionate to the violations;

(c) Appeal of administrative orders regarding violations;

(d) Collection of civil penalties; and

(e) Abatement and remediation of violations. (Ord. 1517 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).