Every nonresidential structure (including every
structure which is a combination of residential and nonresidential)
and the premises on which it is situated shall comply with the provisions
of this article. No license or permit or other certification of compliance
with this code shall constitute a defense against any violation of
any other local ordinance applicable to any structure or premises.
Owners of nonresidential structures and premises
shall have the general duties outlined herein for the maintenance
of the premises, and no such owner shall be relieved from any such
responsibility hereunder by reason of the fact that an agent, employee,
occupant or other person shall have similar responsibilities or shall
have failed to report any violation, nor shall any such owner be relieved
of any responsibility by the terms or provisions of any lease, contract
or agreement.
A.
All structures and premises subject to this chapter
shall be kept free of all the following conditions:
(1)
Brush, weeds, broken glass, stumps, roots, obnoxious
growth, filth, garbage, trash, refuse and debris.
(2)
Dead and dying trees, limbs or other natural growths
which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage
and weathering, constitute a hazard to persons in the vicinity thereof.
Trees shall be kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such conditions.
(3)
Loose and overhanging objects and accumulations of
ice and snow which, by reasons of location above ground level, constitute
a danger of falling on persons in the vicinity thereof.
(4)
Holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions,
ice conditions and other safety hazards of 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 safety hazards or unsanitary
conditions.
B.
Adequate runoff drains shall be provided and maintained
to eliminate any recurrent or excessive accumulation of stormwater.
C.
Sources of infestation or potential infestation by
rodents, mosquitoes, flies, bees, wasps and other harmful or annoying
insects shall be promptly removed.
D.
The exterior of every structure or accessory structure,
including fences, shall be maintained in good repair, and all surfaces
thereof shall be kept painted and finished where necessary for purposes
of preservation and appearance. The same shall be maintained free
of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive
peeling of paint, graffiti or other conditions reflecting weathering
or deterioration or inadequate maintenance to the end that the property
itself may be preserved and safety and fire hazards eliminated and
adjoining properties in the neighborhood protected from blighting
influences.
E.
There shall not be stored or used at a location visible
from the sidewalk, streets or other public areas equipment and materials
relating to commercial or industrial uses unless permitted under the
zoning ordinances of the Borough of Madison[1] for the particular premises.
F.
Natural vegetation, landscaping, lawns, hedges and
bushes shall not be allowed to become overgrown and unsightly where
exposed to public view and where the same constitutes a blighting
factor depreciating adjoining property.
G.
All parts of the premises shall be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition, free of nuisances and free from health, safety
and fire hazards.
