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LS 5.2.16 Notwithstanding the above definition, public nuisances pertaining to unsafe buildings, structures, or property conditions, as defined by the Building Standards Codes, the California Fire Code, and /or the State Housing Law, shall not constitute a substandard condition for purposes of this Division and shall remain within the exclusive enforcement authority of the Building Official to the extent required by state and local law. Sec. 8-1963. Application /Scope. A. The provisions of this Division shall apply to all owners of one (1) or more residential rental dwelling units or rental housing property located within the city of Santa Ana, unless exempt as provided in this Division. B. The provisions of this Division are supplementary and complementary to other provisions of this Code and applicable statutes. Nothing in this Division may be construed to limit any existing right of the City to abate nuisances or to enforce any provisions of applicable law, statute, or this Code, including provisions of uniform codes adopted by reference in this Code. These provisions include, but are not limited to, the California Building Standards Codes, as adopted in Chapter 8 of this Code, including the building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, the California Fire Code, and the State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 17910 et seq.); and zoning requirements listed in Chapter 41 of this Code. C. The provisions of this Division shall not apply to legal accessory dwelling units, rooms rented to single individuals in an owner - occupied single - family residence, hotel or motel units subject to the hotel visitors' tax and mobile home parks. Sec. 8 -1964. Regulations Non - Exclusive. The provisions of this Division regulating residential rental dwelling units are not intended to be exclusive, and compliance with this Division shall not excuse non- compliance with any other applicable provision, requirement, or regulation of this Code or any applicable state and federal law. Nothing in this Division shall limit or preclude inspection conducted by the fire department inspectors for compliance with fire codes. Sec. 8 -1965. Responsibility for Maintenance. Every owner of a rental housing unit or rental housing property in the City shall: A. Maintain the rental housing unit and the rental housing property so that no substandard condition exists at the rental housing unit or on the rental housing property; B. Correct all substandard conditions before a re- inspection occurs; and C. Be liable for violations of this Division regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party concerning the rental housing unit and /or its rental housing property. Ordinance No. NS -2898 Page 7 of 22