Information Product
	Title:		Property Maintenance Code Adoption
	Summary:		MTAS was asked for assistance in preparing an ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 Edition.
	Original Author:		Darden, Ron
	Co-Author:
	Product Create Date:		08/05/2005
	Last Reviewed on::		03/22/2010
	Subject:		Municipal ordinances--Codes of ordinances
	Type:		Ordinance

Original Document: Reference Documents: Text of Document: August 5, 2005 Mr. Barry Baker, City Manager City of Loudon P.O. Box 189 Loudon, Tennessee 37774 Re: Property Maintenance Code Adoption Dear Mr. Baker You recently requested assistance in preparing an ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code , 2003 Edition. In addition to adopting the code, the city needs to establish an appeals board to hear appeals, adopt a procedure for amending the codes from time to time, and establish a procedure for the enforcement of building and property maintenance codes, notifications and recovery of costs associated with alterations, repair, and demolition of structures. I am enclosing four (4) ordinances that will accomplish the above and Tips for Effective Codes Enforcement. Please review the ordinances and advise of any changes that you want. I can provide them in electronic form if you desire. Sincerely Ron Darden Municipal Management Consultant Enclosures 5

	Please remember that this ordinance was drafted based upon the drafting requirements and authority granted to a particular city or town in its charter and in general law. These drafting requirements and the authority exercised in this ordinance might not apply to your city or town. Please confer with your city attorney or an MTAS legal consultant, or both, before using this ordinance as a model.