Prior to the adoption of Ord. 2381 on 07/18/2005, Section 15.09.020 read as follows.

The regulations contained in this code are intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Columbia, Illinois (the “city”) by establishing minimum requirements and standards for single family and multi-family dwellings, uses, premises, buildings, equipment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; fixing the responsibility of owners, operators, and occupants; regulating the occupancy and use of existing dwelling structures and uses and existing dwelling premises, and providing for administration, enforcement and penalties. (Ord. 1686 § 1 (part), 1998)