All public sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces,
parking lots and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of
repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions, including snow.
All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from
rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall
be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious
to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be
taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. There
shall be no accumulation of rubbish, boxes, wood, lumber, scrap metal
or any other materials so that rodent harborage exists.
No inoperative, unlicensed, and/or unregistered motor vehicle,
boat or trailer shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and
no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair
or in the process of being stripped or dismantled.
All exterior and interior structure surfaces must be kept clean and free of graffiti, as graffiti is defined in §
127-3. Surfaces which have been exposed to graffiti must be cleaned, painted or in some manner covered by the affected owner of the property or aperture so as to effect the complete removal of the graffiti from that surface and to return the surface to a clean condition.
All premises, including vacant land and park ways, shall have
grass or other forms of ground cover provided and maintained.
Trees with dead limbs or branches which are or may become hazardous
to persons or property in the vicinity shall have such limbs or branches
removed. Trees which are dead or dying shall be removed.
Any plant growth which shall encroach on the public way or affect
movement or vision of pedestrians or vehicles on the public way shall
be trimmed to allow for unobstructed vision and passage of persons,
pedestrians and vehicles.
Any furniture placed exterior of a building shall have been
constructed for such exterior use and shall be constructed of materials
that are water- and weather-proof and resistant to rot, mildew, mold,
decay and insect infestation. Exterior-type furniture shall not be
required in spaces which are completely enclosed and protected from
the exterior elements.