It is the purpose of this chapter to declare what shall constitute a public nuisance within the city and to provide for the abatement of such nuisances in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare; to prohibit those conditions that create fire or other safety or health hazards; to prohibit those conditions which interfere with the enjoyment of public or private property; to prevent those conditions that contribute to the degradation of the character of neighborhoods and the depreciation of property values; and to prohibit conditions which degrade the city’s scenic attractiveness, livability and economic welfare. (Ord. 07-3 §2, 2007).