1387.10 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS.
No owner, or operator of any premises shall maintain or permit to be maintained at or on the exterior areas of such premises any condition which deteriorates or defaces that appearance of the neighborhood, adversely alters the appearance, or which is a public nuisance or health hazard, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Broken or dilapidated fences, walls or other structures.
(b) Improperly maintained walks, excluding public sidewalks, or driveways creating a hazardous condition.
(c) Out-of-use or nonusable, dilapidated appliances, automobiles or automobile parts.
(d) Rags, rugs or other materials hung on lines or in other places on such premises, which materials are not being used for general household or housekeeping purposes; broken, dilapidated or unusable furniture, mattresses or other household furnishings; plastic materials, paints, miscellaneous coverings and/or any other materials, including those described in this section placed at or on the premises in such a manner as to be patently unsightly, grotesque or offensive to the senses.
(e) Lawns, landscaping and driveways shall also be maintained so as not to constitute a blighting or deteriorating effect in the neighborhood. The aprons of driveways shall be maintained so as to prevent loose stones or gravel from spilling or falling over into and onto any public way, culvert or storm ditch. All driveway aprons shall be replaced in concrete. Resurfacing of aprons in asphalt shall be prohibited. Driveways and parking areas shall be repaired, replaced or maintained with like materials or either concrete or asphalt.
(f) No motor vehicle shall be parked upon the premises except upon driveways, parking lots, in garages or on area improved for vehicular use.
(g) No building materials or materials, earth, sand or dirt intended for use in landscaping or gardening shall be left standing open or covered upon any premises for a period of time longer than six months.
(Ord. 2004-201. Passed 12-21-04.)