For so long as the property remains vacant, an owner, or creditor/lender/lienholder (after action is taken in foreclosure or the deed in lieu process) must:
(A) Keep the property free of garbage, litter, junk, debris, building materials and discarded personal items.
(B) Keep the property free of graffiti, tagging or similar markings by removing it or painting over it with an exterior paint that matches the color of the exterior of the building.
(C) Maintain the yard by removing weeds and dead vegetation, trimming overgrown plantings, and mowing the grass as seasonally appropriate.
(D) Drain pools and ensure that they remain covered and free from accumulated water.
(E) Secure all buildings, including outbuildings, on the property in order to protect them from intrusion by unauthorized persons, animals, birds and vermin. This includes but is not limited to repairing broken windows or doors, and making sure doors and windows can be shut and properly locked.
(F) Perform any maintenance or repairs necessary to ensure that the property does not violate the city’s Property Maintenance Code, Building Code, or any other city ordinance, and that is does not otherwise constitute a nuisance.
(G) If the city determines the property is in violation of the city’s Property Maintenance Code, Building Code, or any other city ordinance, the city may notify the owner, creditor, lienholder or lender of the violation by providing a notice of violation to them . A notice of violation shall include a description of the conditions that give rise to the violation and shall provide a period of not less than five days for the owner, creditor, lienholder, or lender to remedy the violation, or sooner if the violation results in an immediate danger to the health and well-being of the community.
(Ord. 2015-05-01, passed 6-10-15; Am. Ord. 2020-09-01, passed 10-14-20)