[Amended 4-1-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
A. Foundation walls shall be maintained so as to be structurally
sound and to prevent entrance of moisture, termites and vermin. Such
protection shall consist of shoring where necessary, subsoil drains
at footings, grouting of masonry cracks, waterproofing of walls and
joists and other suitable means.
B. Exterior walls and wall components shall be maintained
so as to prevent deterioration due to the elements and destructive
insects. Such maintenance shall consist of painting, installation
or repair of walls, copings and flashings, waterproofing of joints,
waterproof coatings, installation or repair of termite shields, poison
treatment of soil or other suitable means.
C. Roofing shall be maintained in watertight condition
so as to prevent leakage into the building. Such maintenance shall
consist of repairs of roofing, flashings, waterproof coatings or other
suitable means.
D. Any proposed retaining wall, the cumulative height
of which when viewed in elevation from another property or public
right-of-way is more than two feet, or any proposed single wall planned
to be higher than two feet when so viewed, must be reviewed and approved
by the Board of Architectural Review before a permit is granted.