[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.1]
(a) 
The foundation walls of every structure used for human habitation shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound.
(b) 
Foundation walls shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally sound if found free from damage or defects and capable of bearing imposed loads.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.2; Ord. of 4-3-1989, § 1]
(a) 
The stairs, porches and railings affixed to the exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be kept in good repair and structurally sound. Railings shall be provided for balconies and, where necessary, for porches and accessible roofs. Stairways shall have handrails on at least one side.
(b) 
Stairs and porches shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally sound when found to be free of holes, cracks and capable of supporting imposed loads. Properly balustraded railings shall be provided when there is clear danger of accident or personal injury, and such railings must be capable of bearing normally imposed loads.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.3]
(a) 
Every structure used for human habitation shall be so maintained that it will be weather- and watertight.
(b) 
Exterior walls, roofs and all openings around doors, windows, chimneys and all other parts of the structure shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the structure and to prevent undue heat loss. Damaged materials must be repaired or replaced. All parts of the structure that show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be replaced and refinished to conform to the rest of the structure.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.4]
(a) 
All exterior wood surfaces of a structure used for human habitation that are not of a species inherently resistant to decay shall be treated periodically with a protective coating or other preservative to prevent structural deterioration.
(b) 
Exterior wood surfaces shall be adequately protected against deterioration through the periodic application of approved protective coatings.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.5]
(a) 
Every structure used for human habitation shall be free of loose overhanging objects.
(b) 
Exterior walls, roofs and all other parts of the structure shall be free from loose and unsecured objects and materials. Such objects or materials shall be removed or repaired. Dangerous accumulations of ice and snow shall be removed.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.6]
(a) 
The exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be so maintained as to be vermin and rodent free.
(b) 
Where a rodent and vermin problem exists, all exterior windows, doors and other openings two feet above ground level and below shall be screened or protected with acceptable wire mesh or other approved materials. Defects, cracks or holes shall be tightly sealed to prevent the entrance of vermin and rodents.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.7; Ord. of 4-3-1989, § 2]
(a) 
Every window, door and other opening to outdoor space in the exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be effectively protected against the entrance of insects.
(b) 
From May 1 to October 1, every opening, except bulkheads, used for ingress or egress from a structure used for human habitation, directly to or from outdoor space, shall be supplied with either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, and screening shall be required on those openings to outdoor space which provide the ventilation required by Section 12-159 of this Chapter.
[Ord. of 12-3-1962, § 210.8]
(a) 
The exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be so maintained as not to cause a substantial depreciation in property values of the immediate neighborhood.
(b) 
Exterior wall surfaces shall be kept free from materials, objects and conditions which will have an adverse effect on adjacent premises by reducing the desirability of living conditions in the immediate neighborhood, thereby causing a substantial depreciation in property values.
[Ord. of 7-17-1995, § 2]
(a) 
It is the responsibility of the owner, or his/her agent, of a building or structure which has been defaced without the owner's, or his/her agents, prior written permission by a writing, painting or drawing of any inscription, figure or mark to completely remove said graffiti from the building or structure within 30 days of receipt of written notice of the defacement by the city, said notice having been served in the same manner as provided for the service in compliance with Section 12-34 of this Chapter.
(b) 
Failure of the owner of the building or structure to remove the graffiti within the time allowed after written notice may subject the owner to a fine of not more than $100 for the first offense. Each thirty-day period thereafter shall be deemed a separate offense and shall subject the owner to additional fines not to exceed to $100 for each offense.