Section 18.55.930. Powers of a municipality to control use and occupancy of dwellings.  


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  • A municipality may, by ordinance adopted by its governing body,
            (1) prescribe minimum standards for the use and occupancy of dwellings inside its boundaries;
            (2) prevent the use or occupancy of a dwelling that is injurious to the public health, safety, morals or welfare; and
            (3) prescribe punishment for the violation of the ordinance.

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History

(Sec. 29(j) ch 105 SLA 1951; added by Sec. 1 ch 184 SLA 1955)