[Amended 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. 35-98; 12-20-2017 by Ord.
No. 20-2017]
All properties are to be properly maintained, including compliance
with the following standards:
A.
Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall
be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant
shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant
occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
B.
Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways,
stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept
in a proper state of repair and maintained free from from hazardous
conditions.
C.
Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches
(254 millimeters). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. "Weeds"
shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other
than trees or shrubs; provided, however, that this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
D.
Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers
shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors
or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent
public or private property or that of another tenant.
E.
Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including
detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally
sound and in good repair.
F.
General exterior structure. The exterior of a structure
shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary
so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
G.
Exterior painting. All wood and metal surfaces, including
but not limited to, window frames, doors, door frames, cornices, porches
and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling, flaking and
chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted.
H.
Structural members. All structural members shall be
maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely
supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
I.
Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained
plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such
condition so as to prevent the entry of rats.
J.
Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from
holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof
and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
K.
Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be
sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall
be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior
portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall
be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water
shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
L.
Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels,
terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall
be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
M.
Overhang extensions. All canopies, marquees, signs,
metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar
overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly
anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all
exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements
and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating
materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
N.
Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exterior
stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached
thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with
proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
O.
Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers,
smoke stacks and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally
safe and sound and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or
wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust
by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint
or similar surface treatment.
P.
Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall
be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads
and shall be maintained in good condition.
Q.
Window and door frames. Every window, door and frame
shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weathertight.
All signs permitted by reason of other regulations
or as a lawful nonconforming use shall be maintained in good repair,
and printed matter, pictures or illustrations contained thereon shall
be completely maintained or, when no longer in use, completely removed.
All nonoperative or broken electrical signs shall be repaired or shall,
with their supporting members, be removed forthwith.
All reconstruction of walls and sidings shall
be of standard quality and appearance commensurate with the character
of the properties in the same block and on both sides of the street
on which the premises front, such that the materials used are not
of a kind that, by their appearance under prevailing appraisal practices
and standards, will depreciate the value of neighboring and adjoining
premises.
There shall not be stored or used, at a location
visible from the sidewalks, streets, other public areas or adjoining
properties, equipment and materials relating to commercial or industrial
uses unless permitted under the Zoning Ordinance[1] for the premises.
