The exterior of the premises and of all structures
thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances, and any hazards to the
safety of occupants, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises
and areas adjacent to the premises and free of unsanitary conditions,
and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the
owner or operator. It shall be the duty of the owner and operator
to keep the premises free from hazards and unsanitary conditions.
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained
free of insects, vermin and rodent and bird harborage and infestation.
Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall meet
the generally accepted Health Department practices and shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Exterior surfaces of buildings and structures
not inherently resistant to deterioration by the natural elements
shall be periodically treated by appropriate means and materials suitable
for preservation of said exterior. Accessory structures shall be maintained
so as to be free of conditions detrimental to safety and health.
Premises shall be kept landscaped, and lawns,
hedges and bushes shall be kept trimmed and from becoming overgrown
and unsightly where exposed to public view.
All windows exposed to public view shall be
kept clean and free of marks of foreign substance except when necessary
in the course of changing displays. No storage of materials, stock
or inventory shall be permitted in window display areas or other areas
ordinarily exposed to public view unless said areas are first screened
from the public view by drapes, venetian blinds or other permanent
rendering of the windows opaque to the public view. All screening
on interiors shall be maintained in clean material and in a good state
of repair. This applies both to occupied and vacant stores.
All storefronts shall be kept in good repair,
painted where required, and shall not constitute a safety hazard or
nuisance. In the event that repairs to a storefront become necessary,
such repairs shall be made in such a manner as to repair permanently
the damaged area or areas. If a decision is made to remove store windows,
they shall be replaced with a permanent building material which is
in harmony with the rest of the building. Plywood shall be used only
in an emergency and for a period not to exceed 60 days. Any cornice
visible above a storefront shall be kept painted or otherwise in good
condition where required, and in good repair.
Any awning or marquee and its accompanying structural
members which extend over any street, sidewalk or any other portion
of the premises shall be maintained in good repair and shall not constitute
a nuisance or a safety hazard. In the event that such awnings or marquees
are not properly maintained in accordance with the foregoing, they
shall, together with their supporting members, be removed forthwith.
In the event that said awnings or marquees are made of cloth, plastic
or of a similar material, said cloth or plastic where exposed to public
view shall be maintained in good condition and shall not show evidence
of excessive weathering, discoloration, ripping, tearing, or other
holes. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any encroachment
on streets, sidewalks, or other parts of the public domain, except
as permitted under other statutes, ordinances or regulations.
[Amended 5-15-2017 by Ord. No. 26.31.17]
All vacant lots in commercial districts as defined by Chapter
375 shall:
A. Be graded and drained so that no mud or gravel is
washed across a public sidewalk.
B. Have the adjoining sidewalks cleared of snow and ice.
C. Be landscaped and maintained or surrounded by a fence,
wall or hedge of a height and material as approved by the Commissioner
of Buildings. Said fence, wall or hedge shall also be maintained in
good condition.