§ 35-6-102. PURPOSE.

The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program in the county in order to:

(1)

Create an additional procedure for the enforcement of county codes and regulations to protect and promote the public safety, health, and welfare; and

(2)

Reverse the physical decline of areas of the county that have:

(i)

A high number of rental properties;

(ii)

Older rental properties;

(iii)

High crime rates; or

(iv)

Experienced a significant shift from single family owner-occupied homes to multiple family rental properties.

(1988 Code, § 18-102) (Bill No. 49-02, § 1, 7-25-2002; Bill No. 76-03, § 14, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 87-07, § 1, 2-3-2008)

Editor's note:
  Section 1 of Bill 40-06 repeals the sunset provision contained in Section 9 of Bill 49-02.