1393.05 MAINTENANCE OF EXTERIORS.

   (a)    All exterior walls of every structure shall be maintained weathertight and shall be maintained so as to resist decay or deterioration from any cause.

   (b)    Any structure or secondary or appurtenant structure whose exterior surface is bare, deteriorated, ramshackle, tumble-down, decaying, disintegrating or in poor repair must be repaired or razed.

      (1)    All buckled, rotted or decayed walls, doors, windows, porches, floors, steps, railings, soffits, posts, sills, trim and their missing members must be replaced and put in good condition.

      (2)    All replacements must match and conform to original design or be replaced completely.

      (3)    All exterior wood or exterior unfinished surfaces must be sealed and painted, or the surface covered with other approved protective coating or treated to prevent rot and decay, and conform and match the existing paint or surface covering and original design or replacement thereof. All exterior walls and surfaces must be properly protected against the weather, where such are defective or lack weather protection, including lack of paint or surface covering, or have weathered due to lack of proper protective covering.

   (c)    Any structure or secondary or appurtenant structure whose exterior surface is deteriorated, decaying, disintegrating, or whose exterior surface has weathered with dirt and grime or has been impaired through peeling or flaking of the paint or other protective coating, shall be repaired, repainted or resurfaced.

      (1)    All exterior surfaces shall be replaced or repaired in good condition preparatory to repainting or coating.

      (2)    All bare exterior surfaces which are flaking or crumbling shall be replaced or sealed in a good and workmanlike manner.

      (3)    All new or repaired bare surfaces shall be painted or coated.

         (Ord. 75-82. Passed 9-2-75.)

      (4)   No windows, doors or other openings into a dwelling structure or appurtenant structure, whether occupied or vacant, shall be removed or enclosed, covered or boarded up, unless treated as an integral part of the facade using materials and detailing compatible with the building facade and style in general. Any such window, door or dwelling opening alterations shall be approved in advance by the Architectural Board of Review.
(Ord. 2011-070. Passed 5-3-11.)

      (5)   All buildings, structures and grounds must be secured against trespassers and all animals. This includes maintaining all exterior doors, windows and yard fencing in a good and secured condition. It shall be noted that it is deemed unlawful to utilize boards, plywood or similar means or materials to secure windows and doors of vacant structures within the City of Bedford Heights. Doors and/or windows that are deemed insecure shall be secured by their replacement with similar, new doors and window units equipped with the necessary locking hardware.

      (6)   All buildings and/or structures which, as of the effective date of this ordinance, violate the prohibition contained in subsection (5) above shall, within thirty days of notification of the passage of this ordinance by the City’s Building Official or his/her designee, be brought into compliance with this section.

      (7)   Notwithstanding any other remedies available to the City of Bedford Heights, the City may seek the penalties for violation of Chapter 1393 (including Section 1393.05) as outlined in Codified Ordinance Section 1395.99 against any person or entity.

         (Ord. 2015-120. Passed 11-3-15.)