A. It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to adopt a just cause eviction and tenant protection ordinance for the City that provides for greater certainty and protections for tenants when circumstances may allow just cause eviction.

B. The City Council finds that the provisions herein are necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety and/or welfare. These provisions are within the authority conferred upon the City Council by state law and are an exercise of its police powers to enact and enforce regulations for the public health, safety and/or welfare. (Ord. 1068 § 2, 2023)