§ 22-227. Purpose and scope.

1.

This Ordinance establishes minimum standards for the maintenance, upkeep, and appearance of improved and unimproved premises; to minimize impacts of construction; and provides a just, equitable and practicable method to prevent:

a.

Residential and commercial buildings, structures, and premises from causing and/or endangering life, limb, health, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants; or

b.

Diminished property values; or

c.

Detracting from the appearance of the residential area.

2.

The provision of this Ordinance shall apply in the unincorporated area of Collier County to every portion of a building or premises, used or intended to be used as a dwelling unit in whole or in part, and every portion of a commercial or non-residential building or structure, regardless of the primary use of such building or structure and regardless of when such building or structure was or is constructed, altered or repaired.

(Ord. No. 2010-02, § 2)