Residential premises shall be maintained in conformity with
the provisions of this chapter so as to assure the desirable residential
character of the property.
[Amended 6-21-1999 by L.L. No. 5-1999]
A.
All multiple-residence and apartment complexes in the Village of
Monticello having five or more rental units shall be required to have
a superintendent living on the premises or an agent of the landlord
living in the Village of Monticello, in which event the name, address
and phone number of said agent shall be made known, in writing, by
the landlord to all tenants and to the Code Enforcement Official.
[Amended 11-7-2005 by L.L. No. 8-2005]
B.
Registration. Every owner of a multiple residence in the Village
of Monticello shall be required to register such building with the
Building Department on such form or forms as prescribed by the Building
Department. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of
ownership, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to
see that such form is filed within a period 30 days from the date
of taking title.
[Added 7-21-2003 by L.L.
No. 8-2003]
C.
Agents. The owner of any multiple residence situated in the Village
of Monticello who does not live or reside in the Town of Thompson
shall be required to designate and certify a responsible agent who
shall live, reside or have a place of business in the Town of Thompson.
[Added 7-21-2003 by L.L.
No. 8-2003]
A.
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect
buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds.
Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, approved stormwater
sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where
deemed necessary.
[Amended 6-21-1999 by L.L. No. 5-1999]
B.
Fences and other minor construction shall be maintained in safe and
substantial condition.
C.
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions and shall be kept free of snow and ice as required by Chapter 220, Article IV, Snow and Ice Removal.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
D.
Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards.
E.
Heavy undergrowths and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious
or detrimental to health shall be eliminated.
F.
Yards, courts, steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar
areas shall be kept free of all items which are inappropriate for
said areas.
[Added 6-21-1999 by L.L.
No. 5-1999]
A.
Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently
resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective
coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
B.
Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures of residential
buildings shall be maintained in clean and sanitary condition.
C.
Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to be free of conditions
detrimental to safety or health.
A.
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect,
vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating
insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice.
B.
Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows
and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately
screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
C.
From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall
be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows
and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened.
[Amended 6-21-1999 by L.L. No. 5-1999]
Domestic animals and pets shall be kept in an appropriate manner
and shall not be permitted to run at large.
