A code is hereby adopted by the City governing the conditions
and maintenance of all structures and dwellings; establishing minimum
standards governing supplied utilities and facilities and other physical
things and conditions essential to insure that structures are safe,
sanitary and fit for occupation and use; establishing minimum standards
governing the conditions of dwellings offered for rent; fixing certain
responsibilities and duties of owners and occupants of structures
and the condemnation of dwellings unfit for human habitation and the
demolition of such dwellings and structures; and fixing penalties
for violations.
[Amended 5-21-2013]
The code adopted and established by this article is commonly
known as the "International Property Maintenance Code," including
all subsequent additions, revisions, addenda and editions, as published
by Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) International,
Inc. Each and all of the regulations of the International Property
Maintenance Code, including all subsequent additions, revisions, addenda
and editions, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof,
as if fully set out in this article.
The exterior of every structure or accessory structure, including
fences, roofs and gutters, shall be maintained in good repair, and
all surfaces thereof shall be kept painted, when necessary, for the
purpose of preservation and appearance. The same shall be maintained
free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive
peeling paint or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate
maintenance, to the end that the property itself may be preserved,
safety and fire hazards eliminated and the adjoining properties and
the neighborhood protected from blighting influences.