The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition, are hereby amended as follows:
(a) 302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. Sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. Shrubs, trees, and other similar plantings shall be trimmed or otherwise treated to prevent their encroachment into public walks and rights-of-way and obstructing visibility.
(b) 302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of Nine inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
302.4.1 Trees, Shrubs and Plants. Trees, shrubs and plants which have damaged a dwelling or which are diseased or create an unsafe condition shall be trimmed or removed by the responsible party.
302.4.2 Inspections. The City Manager or his or her designated agent is hereby authorized to make an inspection of a lot or parcel of land upon receiving a complaint of a nuisance under this chapter, or upon his or her own initiative. The power to inspect shall include the authority to enter upon such lot or parcel of land at reasonable times and under reasonable conditions.
302.4.3 Non-compliance. If an owner, occupant or person in control of a lot or parcel of land fails to abate a nuisance violation in conformity with this chapter, the City Manager or his or her agent shall give notice to abate the nuisance vegetation, allowing a period of at least ten calendar days from service of such notice to abate the nuisance vegetation. Failure to abate the nuisance vegetation in compliance with such notice shall be a violation of this chapter.
Exception: This chapter shall not apply to any permanent pasture or meadow, nor to weeds in fields devoted to growing any small grain crops, such as wheat, oats, barley or rye. "Permanent pasture and meadow" means an area in excess of one acre of native or seeded perennial grasses and other perennial plants.
(c) 305.6 Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
305.6.1 Prohibited Locks: Hasp locks and padlocks shall not be used in any areas occupied by residents.
(d) 502.1 Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain its own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink that shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condition. Every occupied dwelling unit shall contain a stove, an oven and a refrigerator, maintained in good repair. The lavatory shall be placed in the same room as the water closet or located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which such water closet is located. A kitchen sink shall not be used as a substitute for the required lavatory.
(e) 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
(f) 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
(g) Appendix A - BOARDING STANDARD is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
(a) A structure must be secure from casual entry and trespass as outlined herein. A property owner shall repair or replace unsecured doors and windows or install plywood boarding or its equivalent over all points of entry on an abandoned structure such that all exterior openings suitable for animal or human entry are secured. If securing is done using exterior grade plywood or its equivalent it must be completed as follows:
1) Any first story and ground accessible points of entry shall be secured by use of exterior grade plywood or its equivalent, of at least one-half inch thickness, cut to the size of the opening and secured by the use of two-inch long screws.
2) Any entry points above the first story or not accessible from ground level, such shall be secured by use of exterior grade plywood or its equivalent of at least one-half inch thickness, cut to the size of the opening and secured by the use of 16 penny common nails.
3) Any bare wood surface shall be painted the same or similar color of the surrounding surface.
(b) A City Order to Secure a structure shall be complied with by the owner within seventy-two hours. If the securing has not been completed or does not comply with the requirements for securing the structure under this chapter, the City may secure the structure and the City shall bill the owner of record for all costs incurred, including service fee and administrative costs. The amount so billed shall constitute a personal debt of the owner and may be recovered in the same manner as permitted for the recovery of fees under this chapter.
(Ord. 05-2016. Passed 5-17-16.)