(a) In general. Every nuisance property must be safeguarded as follows:
(1) All first floor windows, doors, and other openings on any structure must be closed, securely locked, or boarded up with material approved by the Health Officer;
(2) As long as the structure on a nuisance property remains vacant, it must remain boarded up and signs against trespass must be conspicuously posted;
(3) The property shall be kept free of litter, trash and debris, and noxious weeds or rank vegetation; and
(4) The property shall be subject to regular upkeep and kept in compliance with this code.
(b) Compliance required. Taking action required in subsection (a) does not relieve the owner of responsibility to demolish an unsafe structure or to repair and maintain the property in conformity with this code.
(c) Notice. The Health Officer may post a notice on the property to inform the public that a property is a nuisance property.
(Bill No. 79-22)