Purpose, scope, and declaration of policy. It is the purpose
of this chapter to establish policies and regulations which will facilitate
the protection and promotion of the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents of the Borough of Milton; to ensure the safe and responsible
maintenance and inspection of those properties which are non-owner-occupied
residential properties within the boundaries of the Borough of Milton;
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the occupants of those
properties, and the safety and property values of the Borough of Milton.
All definitions are as stated in the Definitions Ordinance of
the Milton Borough Code Book.
Any landlord aggrieved by the revocation of a rental occupancy
permit shall have the right to request and have a hearing before the
Milton Borough Council. If any person so aggrieved desires a hearing,
they shall, within five days after receiving notice of the revocation,
advise the Borough Manager, in writing, of the request for a hearing.
The hearing before the Borough Council shall be held within 30 days
from the date on which the Borough Council received the hearing request.
Upon completion of the hearing, the Borough Council shall, within
10 days, issue a written decision based upon written findings of fact
affirming or overturning the revocation of the rental occupancy permit.