(A) No owner, agent, or occupant of any premises shall maintain, or permit to be maintained, at or on the exterior property areas of such premises any condition which deteriorates or debases the appearance of the neighborhood; or creates a fire, safety, or health hazard; or which is a public nuisance.
(B) The owner shall be responsible for ensuring that the premises are maintained in good repair and appearance in compliance with this chapter. Occupants shall be responsible for maintaining, in a clean and sanitary condition, these premises or portion thereof which they occupy and/or control. In the case of commonly held properties associated with condominiums or similar projects, it shall be the responsibility of the designated homeowner(s) association or similar organization to maintain those items that are under their direct ownership or control. The owner shall also be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or common areas of the premises which are to be available to the tenants at all reasonable times.
(C) All vacant structures and premises incident thereto, and all vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and sanitary condition as provided herein so that the same will not constitute blight or adversely affect the public health, safety, and/or welfare.
(Ord. 2009-23, passed 9-8-2009) Penalty, see § 93.99