(A) Free from hazards and graffiti. Exterior property areas shall be free from conditions that might create a nuisance, including graffiti or become a health, accident or fire hazard.
(B) Discharge of sewage. Sewage must be appropriately discharged into a public sewer system or an approved private septic system. Discharge of inadequately treated sewage shall not be permitted upon the surface of the ground or into natural or artificial surface drainage ways or into any drains not intended for sewage waste.
(C) Storm water drainage. Storm water shall be properly drained to prevent recurrent or excessive ponding or the entrance of water into any basement or cellar. Downspouts, foundation drains, and other storm and surface water drains shall not connect to sanitary sewers.
(D) Insect and rodent harborage. Exterior property areas shall be kept free from sources of insect, vermin and rodent breeding, harborage and infestation.
(E) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of unsightly items, including inoperable vehicles, for a continued period exceeding 30 days shall be enclosed or obscured from view. The storage of firewood and bicycles are exempt from this provision.
(F) Domestic animals and pets. Domestic animals and pets shall not be kept on any premises in such a manner as to create unsafe conditions.
(G) Fences and retaining walls. All fences, retaining walls or similar structures shall be anchored firmly in the ground, shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner so that retaining walls or similar structures shall always be in good structural repair. If any fence, retaining wall or similar structure is found not to be in the state of good structural repair.
(H) Accessory structures. Accessory structures on exterior property areas shall be kept in suitable condition, free from health, fire and accident hazards and from vermin, insect and rodent harborage.
(Ord. 1271-13, passed 7-1-2013) Penalty, see § 150.99