The exterior of the premises and all buildings thereon shall
be kept free of all nuisances and any hazards to the safety of occupants,
pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises and free of unsanitary
conditions, and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and
abated by the owner and operator. It shall be the duty of the owner
or operator to keep the premises free of hazards, which include but
are not limited to the following:
A.
Refuse: brush, weeds, broken glass, stumps, roots, wood, obnoxious
growths, filth, ashes, junk, garbage, litter, trash, refuse, rubbish
and debris.
B.
Natural growth: dead and dying trees and limbs or other natural growth,
which by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage
constitute a hazard to persons in the vicinity thereof. Trees shall
be kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such conditions.
C.
Overhangings: loose and overhanging objects and accumulations of
ice and snow, which by reason of location above ground level constitute
a danger of falling on persons in the vicinity thereof.
D.
Ground surface hazards or unsanitary conditions: holes, excavations,
breaks, projections, obstructions, broken or missing pavement, icy
conditions, uncleared snow and excretion of pets and other animals
on paths, walks, driveways, parking lots, parking areas and other
parts of the premises which are accessible to and used by persons
on the premises. All such holes and excavations shall be filled and
repaired, walks and steps replaced, and other conditions removed where
necessary to eliminate hazards or unsanitary conditions with reasonable
dispatch upon their discovery. This shall not exempt the owner of
any property from removing snow or ice as may be required by any other
law or ordinance.
E.
Drainage. Adequate runoff drains shall be provided and maintained
to eliminate any recurrent or excessive accumulation of stormwater
or other water runoff. All natural drainage where the natural contour
of the premises has been altered and all drainage from the roofs,
gutters, leaders and side walls of the building on the premises shall
be so directed and conveyed as to prevent accumulation of such water
thereon or on the property adjacent thereto, and all such drains and
runoffs shall be kept clear and operable.
F.
Sources of infestation.
G.
Foundation walls. Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound,
free from defects and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads
safely.
H.
Chimneys and all flue and vent attachments thereto. Chimneys and
all flue and vent attachments thereto shall be maintained structurally
sound, free from defects and so maintained as to capably perform at
all times the functions for which they were designed. Chimneys, flues,
gas vents or other draft-producing equipment shall be structurally
safe, durable, smoke-tight and capable of withstanding the action
of flue gases.
I.
Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes. Exterior
porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall be provided
with banisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize
the hazard of falling, and the same shall be kept structurally sound,
in good repair and free from defect.
The exterior of the premises, the exterior of buildings and
the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that
the appearance of the premises and buildings shall not constitute
a blighting factor for adjoining property owners, including the following:
A.
Storage of commercial and industrial material. Equipment and materials relating to commercial or industrial uses shall not be stored or used at a location visible from the sidewalk, street or other public areas unless permitted under Chapter 365, Zoning, for the premises. Storage of such materials not otherwise prohibited by law or municipal ordinance shall be done in an orderly manner so not as to constitute a health, safety or fire hazard.
B.
Landscaping. Premises with landscaping and lawns, hedges, shrubs
and bushes, or other plant life, shall be kept trimmed and from becoming
overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view and where the
same constitute a blighting factor depreciating adjoining property.
For commercial and industrial premises, as well as common areas of
multifamily premises, trees, shrubs, bushes or hedges or other plantings
that have fallen or died shall be replaced.
C.
Reconstructed walls and sidings. Reconstructed walls and sidings
of nonresidential structures 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 will not be of a kind that by their appearance
under prevailing appraisal practice and standards will depreciate
the values of the neighboring and adjoining premises as aforesaid.
D.
General maintenance. The exterior of every structure or accessory
structure, including fences, shall be maintained in good repair. The
same shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling
stone or brick, excessive peeling paint or other condition reflective
of deterioration or inadequate maintenance, to the end that the property
itself may be preserved safely and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining
properties protected from blighting influences. A monthly exterminating
service shall be maintained in all multiple-family dwellings.
E.
Parking of vehicles on lawns, sidewalks or median strips is prohibited.
[Amended 7-2-2014 by Ord.
No. 1361]
F.
Open or overflowing commercial, industrial or residential waste disposal
bins are hereby prohibited.
A.
The outside building walls and foundation of any building shall not
have any holes, loose boards or broken, cracked or damaged finish
that admits rain, cold air, dampness, rodents, insects or vermin.
All exterior surfaces not resistant to deterioration shall be kept
painted or otherwise provided with a protective coating sufficient
to prevent structural deterioration and shall be repainted or replaced
when deteriorated.
B.
Every dwelling unit shall be so maintained as to be weather- and
watertight.
C.
Basements, cellars and crawl spaces shall be free of moisture resulting
from seepage, and cross-ventilation shall be required where necessary
to prevent accumulations of moisture and dampness. Areas that are
paved with stone or concrete shall be maintained at all times in a
condition so as to be smooth, clean and free from cracks, breaks and
other hazards.
D.
All parts of the premises shall be maintained so as to prevent infestation.
E.
All parts of the dwelling shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition,
free of nuisance and free from health, safety and fire hazards.
F.
Every roof, roof gutter, flashing, rainwater conductor and roof cornice
shall be weather- and rain-tight and shall be kept in good repair.
Without restricting the generality of this section, maintenance includes
repairing of the roof and flashing, applying waterproof coatings,
installing and repairing eave troughs and rainwater piping and using
other suitable means. Dangerous accumulations of snow or ice, or both,
shall be promptly removed from the roof.
G.
Every window, exterior floor and basement hatchway shall be weather-tight,
watertight and infestation-proof, and shall be kept in good repair
and working condition.
H.
Every outside stair, porch, balcony, landing and appurtenance thereto
shall be so constructed and maintained as to be safe to use and capable
of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon
and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. All stairs,
porches, balconies and landings shall be provided with bannisters,
railings or other protection, properly designed and maintained to
minimize the hazard of falling.
A.
Whenever any property has been the subject of a site plan review
and approval, that property shall be maintained in accordance with
the approved site plan. All parking areas shall be maintained with
clearly visible striping for parking areas, handicapped parking spaces,
and fire zones. All pavement, curbing and sidewalks shall be maintained
free of broken and uneven surfaces. The property owner shall be responsible
for making all necessary repairs. All landscaping shall be maintained
in accordance with the approved plan. The property owner shall replace
any shrubbery or trees that die within the next planting season with
shrubs or trees of a size comparable to the shrub or tree that is
being replaced.
