The exterior of all nonresidential premises and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and all buildings thereon shall reflect a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the immediate neighborhood so that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor on the adjoining property owner nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the immediate neighborhood including the following:
(A) Landscaping. Lawns, hedges, and bushes shall be kept free from becoming overgrown to the extent that they obstruct sidewalks or right-of-way. All yards, courts or lots shall be kept free of rubbish not appropriate to the area which may cause a fire hazard or may act as a breeding place for vermin or insects.
(B) Signs. All permanent signs exposed to public view permitted by reason of other regulations or as a lawful non-conforming use, shall be maintained in good repair. Any signs which have weathered or are faded, or those upon which the paint has peeled or cracked shall, with their supporting members, be removed forthwith, or put into a good state of repair. All broken electrical signs shall be repaired or shall, with their supporting members, be removed forthwith.
(C) Store fronts. All store fronts shall be kept in good repair, painted where required, and shall not constitute a safety hazard or a nuisance. Any cornice visible above a store front shall be kept painted, when required, and in good repair.
(D) Awnings and marquees. Any awning or marquee and its accompanying structural members which extend over any street, sidewalk, or other portion of the premises shall be maintained in good repair, and shall not constitute a nuisance or a safety hazard. In the event such awnings or marquees are not properly maintained in accordance with the foregoing, they shall, together with their supporting members, be removed forthwith. In the event such awnings or marquees are made of cloth, plastic, or similar materials, such cloth or plastic, where exposed to public view, shall be maintained in good condition and shall not show evidence of weathering, discoloration, ripping, tearing, or other holes. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any encroachment on streets, sidewalks, or other parts of the public domain.
(Ord. 9142, passed 12-18-2023) Penalty, see § 159.99