§ 6-140. Declaration of policy.

(a)

The ordinance from which this article is derived is enacted pursuant to the enabling provisions of C.G.S. § 7-148(c)(7)(H). These sections are intended to address blight existing on the exterior or outdoor portions of a premises which is not otherwise covered by article V of this chapter.

(b)

It is hereby found and declared that there exists within the City real properties which contain housing blight consisting of a blighted exterior portion of a premises and that the existence of said exterior blighted conditions contribute to the decline of City neighborhoods. It is further found that the existence of such blighted exterior premises adversely affects the economic well-being of the city and is inimical to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.

(Ord. No. 718, § 10-99, 11-19-2012)