[Adopted 2-13-2026 by Ord. No. 871]
A. 
Maintenance required. The exterior of every structure, whether occupied or unoccupied, shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, structurally sound, and good state of repair so as not to pose a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
B. 
Condition of exterior elements. Exterior structural elements, facades, and appurtenances shall be maintained so as not to exhibit conditions of deterioration, including but not limited to broken, missing, or rotted building materials; peeling or flaking paint; damaged siding or roofing: unsecured or open doors, windows, or other building openings; accumulation of trash, debris, or discarded materials; or overgrown vegetation that obstructs access, visibility, or safe use of the property.
C. 
Environmental hazards. All structures and properties shall be maintained free from environmental hazards, including but not limited to mold, asbestos, and lead-based paint exposure.
Any accessory structures, including but not limited to swimming pools, hot tubs, detached garages, fences, and walls, shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair.
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 that will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.
The Building Official is authorized and directed to notify, in writing, by certified mail with return receipt requested, by postage prepaid, the owner or occupier of any property within the corporate limits of the Town or the agent of the owner or occupier when maintenance of the property poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare. Notification shall include a list of maintenance elements to be addressed.
The owner, occupier, or agent shall within 30 days after the date of the return receipt for the notice of violation provide acknowledgement of the notice and a plan for addressing the maintenance elements included in the notice. The plan shall include a timeline for completion of the maintenance elements within 180 days after the date of the acknowledgement.
Failure to acknowledge the notice of violation within the required 30 days shall be subject to a penalty of $250. An additional penalty of $250 shall be levied for each thirty-day period during which acknowledgement has not been received. Failure to complete maintenance elements with the required 180-day period shall be subject to a $250 fine for each 30 days beyond the initial 180 days. The Building Official, in consultation with the Town Manager, shall have discretion to extend these time periods and waive fines as warranted depending on specific circumstances for a given property.