(A) Foundation walls. The foundation walls of every structure shall be maintained in suitable condition and be structurally sound.
(B) Exterior surface and trim. Any structure whose exterior surface is bare, deteriorated, ramshackle, tumbledown, decaying, disintegrating or in unsuitable condition must be either repaired or razed. Buckled, rotted or decayed walls, doors, windows, porches, floors, steps, railings, trim, roofs and their missing members must be replaced or returned to suitable condition.
(C) Stairs and porches. Stairs, porches and railings affixed to the exterior of any structure shall be in suitable condition and structurally sound.
(D) Protective coating. All exterior wood surfaces of a structure shall be painted or treated periodically (define) with a protective coating or other preservative. Exterior masonry surfaces that have been painted or treated with other protective covering, must be periodically treated with a protective covering, or all existing paint must be removed bringing the masonry hack to its natural state.
(1) Exterior surfaces shall be in good condition preparatory to repainting or coating.
(2) Bare exterior surfaces that are flaking or crumbling shall be replaced or sealed.
(3) New or repaired bare surfaces shall be painted or coated.
(4) Exterior surfaces weathered with dirt and grime shall be cleaned, and surfaces that are peeling or flaking shall be scraped and painted or covered with approved protective coating or surface.
(E) Overhanging, loose or missing objects. Every structure shall be free of insecure overhanging objects such as, but not limited to, gutters and downspouts, television aerials, roof shingles (or slate), and exterior siding. Missing siding, roof shingles or shutters shall be replaced and matched to the original.
(F) Windows and doors. Every window and exterior door shall be substantially tight, in sound condition and maintained so as to exclude rain and to substantially exclude wind from entering the dwelling.
(G) Windows to be glazed. Every window sash shall be fully supplied with glass windowpanes or an approved substitute that is without, cracks or holes.
(H) Door hardware. Every exterior door, door hinge and door latch shall be maintained in suitable condition.
(I) Basement and cellar hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water.
(J) Exit doors. Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened from the inside easily and without the use of a key.
(K) Chimneys, flues and vents. All chimneys, flues and vents and their attachments shall be structurally sound and able to perform the function for which they were designed and for which they are appropriately used.
(Ord. 1271-13, passed 7-1-2013) Penalty, see § 150.99