It is found and declared that there exist in the township structures used for residential,
commercial, industrial or other use which are, or may become in the future, substandard
with respect to structure, equipment or maintenance; and further that conditions such
as but not limited to structural deterioration, lack of maintenance and appearance
of exterior of premises, rodent or insect infestation, lack of essential heating,
plumbing, storage or refrigeration equipment, lack of maintenance or upkeep of essential
utilities and facilities, existence of fire hazards, inadequate provisions for light
and air, unsanitary conditions and overcrowding may constitute a menace to the health,
safety, morals, welfare and reasonable comfort of the citizens and inhabitants of
the township. It is further found and declared that by reason of lack of maintenance
and progressive deterioration, certain properties have the further effect of creating
blighting conditions and that if the same are not curtailed and removed, the aforesaid
conditions will grow and spread and will necessitate in time the expenditure of large
amounts of public funds to correct and eliminate the same, and that by reason of timely
regulations and restrictions as herein contained, blight may be prevented, and the
neighborhood and property values thereby maintained, the desirability and amenities
of residential and nonresidential uses and neighborhoods enhanced and the public health,
safety and welfare protected and fostered.
(Prior code § 55-2)
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