A.
The owner of any building will take such steps and perform such acts
as may be required, from time to time, to ensure that the building
and the property remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard
to adjoining properties or the public. Owners are responsible for
maintaining buildings so that they do not become unsafe.
B.
The owner shall protect and maintain the exterior of a building,
as follows:
(1)
Exterior walls, including foundations, shall be maintained so that
water does not penetrate into basements, cellars, or other interior
areas. All exterior walls and foundations must be free of holes and
crevices.
(2)
Exterior doors, windows, skylights and similar openings shall be
maintained secured and weather tight.
(3)
Exterior stairs, porches, entrance platforms, fire escapes and the
railings thereon shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition.
(4)
Roofs shall be maintained in a weather-tight condition, either with
normal roofing material or other materials that are reasonably visually
compatible with the existing roofing material and not unsightly.
(5)
Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair
and free from obstructions.
(6)
Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Surfaces
not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be treated with a
protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. There
shall not be excessive flaking, peeling or chipping of any protective
coating.
(7)
The coverings for windows and doors with glass may not consist of
any substance sprayed onto the glass doors or windows. All enclosures
shall be properly fitted and be of such material and surface that
they are neither unsightly nor will materially detract from the general
appearance of the building or the neighborhood and, when possible,
secured by normal means.
(8)
The covering for broken doors and cracked or broken windows may consist
of replacement glass, Plexiglas, boards, plywood or similar materials
finished and maintained in a manner recommended and approved by the
Enforcement Officer. The materials will be designed and of such color
to blend in with the finish of the building.
(9)
Windows that are not cracked or broken may be covered with interior
blinds, curtains, shades, or decorative paper.
C.
The owner will maintain the property as follows:
(1)
There shall be no accumulation of garbage, refuse or debris.
(2)
The property shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodent
harborage and infestation.
(3)
Junk vehicles, equipment, materials or personal property shall not
be stored on the property.
(4)
If the building is to remain vacant for more than 30 days, all fuel
gas, water, and utilities shall be disconnected at the mains and water
pipes drained and winterized. Prior to such disconnections, the building
shall be heated to avoid freezing pipes; fuel gas pipe systems shall
be maintained gastight, safe and operative condition; and water pipes
shall be maintained to avoid leaks and/or breakage.
(5)
Fuel tanks shall be maintained so as not to be a hazard or be discontinued
in a manner consistent with the Uniform Code.
(6)
Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition,
in good repair and properly fenced and secured.
(7)
Yards shall be trimmed and mowed, with the height of grass and weeds
being no more than 10 inches, and with all dead, damaged or diseased
trees or shrubs, or any portion thereof, removed or replaced.
