(a) The purpose of this Exterior Property Maintenance Code is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the City by preventing property deterioration and by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance and conditions of all residential and nonresidential premises. This protection is provided by:
(1) Establishing minimum standards for maintaining residential, nonresidential and environmental quality, to preserve and to achieve an acceptable appearance for existing structures and premises, avoiding blighting effects of the substandard maintenance of structures and premises and its negative impact on the value of surrounding properties, and eliminating hazardous conditions; and
(2) Fixing the responsibilities of owners and occupants of structures and their premises; and
(3) Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
(b) This code is written recognizing that Avon is a rapidly growing community with a mixture of urban and rural landscapes. Nothing herein should be construed to detract from this diversity. Specifically, existing homes and landscapes should be preserved in their current condition(s) where feasible rather than requiring modification(s) that do not affect health and/or safety.
(Ord. 158-05. Passed 11-14-05; Ord. 127-09. Passed 12-14-09.)