A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, including appendices, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the city, in the state for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said property maintenance code on file in the [office of the city secretary] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 6.02.402 and 6.02.403.
(Ordinance O-19-09-19-10N adopted 9/19/19)
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1. Insert: City of Hutto, Texas.
Section 103.5. Insert: Permits and fees per current City of Hutto Fee Schedule.
Section 106.4. Violation penalties. Any person, who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted and fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.01.009 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hutto or within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that the violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 111. Means of Appeal. Any appeal from any decision, application, or interpretation of this Code shall be made directly to the Building and Standards Commission. All Building and Standards Commission decisions are final.
Section 112.4. Insert: $500.00/$2,000.00
Section 302.4. Insert: twelve (9) inches [sic].
Section 302.7 Accessory Structures: Amend to read:
Accessory Structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, carport, awnings, patio covers, garages, sheds, storage buildings or any other accessory structure shall be maintained structurally sound and free from deterioration. All accessory structures shall be protected from the elements by periodic painting, staining, or other weatherproofing or surface protection.
Section 304.14. Insert: January 1 though December 31.
Section 602.3. Insert: October 1 through April 1.
Section 602.4. Insert: October I through April 1.
(Ordinance O-19-09-19-10N adopted 9/19/19)
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, is amended to read as follows:
(a) 
Section 302.10. Fences.
(1) 
All fences shall be maintained reasonably plumb and structurally sound, each structural and decorative member of a fence shall be free of deterioration and be compatible in size, material, and appearance with the remainder of the fence.
(2) 
A fence that has deteriorated to a condition that is likely to fall shall be repaired or replaced. In areas where fences are not required, fences may be removed.
(3) 
Fences shall not be externally or internally braced in lieu of replacing or repairing post, columns, or other structural members.
(b) 
Section 302.11. Animals and Pens.
(1) 
All animal pens, runs, exercise areas, fenced areas, houses, structures, and enclosures shall be kept clean, sanitary, free from odor and excrement and any other unsightly or objectionable matter which constitutes a public nuisance or is otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
(2) 
Cleaning, skinning, and processing of game shall be screened from view from streets and all resulting waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner.
(c) 
Section 302.12. Trees, shrubs, and other plants.
(1) 
Trees, shrubs, and other plants that are dead or which are hazardous to persons or property shall be removed. Any tree, shrub, or plant that appears to have lost more than seventy-five percent (75%) of its living foliage shall be considered dead.
(2) 
Minimum clearance of trees in sidewalk areas.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any property in the city to maintain or permit limbs of trees growing thereon to overhang or grow above the area between his property line and the curbline of any abutting street, unless such limbs and all branches and foliage thereon are kept trimmed and pruned to a minimum clearance of eight feet above the street level at the nearest curbline.
(3) 
Authority of City Manager to trim, remove, etc.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to remove, or cause to be removed, any trees or plants found between the opposite curblines in any street in the city and to trim branches, limbs, or foliage of any tree or plant which overhangs or grows above the area which lies between the opposite curblines of any street, so as to provide a minimum clearance of eight feet above the street level at the curbline and so as to be graduated toward the center of the street to a clearance of 13-feet above the street level at the center of the street.
(d) 
Section 302.13. Outdoor Storage.
It shall be unlawful for any person to allow, permit, conduct, or maintain any outdoor storage on any portion of a lot or tract, outside of an enclosed structure, under a carport, covered patio, covered porch, or other protecting overhang, for a continuous period in excess of seven (7) days during a calendar year within the city. Each day during which outdoor storage occurs shall constitute a separate offence. Prohibited outdoor storage shall include, but not limited to, the following items stored in a manner other than in an enclosed building.
a. 
Commercial construction and/or building material not associated to home renovation or repair of the structure(s) on the premises.
b. 
Supplies, materials, or other matter associated with a home occupation.
c. 
Supplies, materials, or other matter associated with a nonresidential activity.
d. 
Chemicals.
e. 
Household furniture not designed for outdoor use or discarded furniture.
f. 
Household appliances not designed for outdoor use or discarded or inoperable appliances.
g. 
Appliance designed for outdoor use but not currently installed.
h. 
Tools, mobile and/or mechanical equipment not connected with residential use.
i. 
Motor vehicle parts and/or accessories including but not limited to engines, transmissions, electrical parts, suspension parts, vehicle body parts, batteries, tires, wheels, hubcaps, and other vehicle parts.
j. 
Vehicles which are operable or inoperable and unlicensed or inspection expired for which the primary purpose is for storage of junk, trash, debris, or other storage.
k. 
Other items or personal property which are not customarily used or stored outside and which are not made of a material that is resistant to damage or deterioration from exposure to the outside elements.
l. 
Trash, garbage or other refuse.
(Ordinance O-19-09-19-10N adopted 9/19/19)