The exterior of residential premises, the exterior of dwelling structures 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 residential standards of the immediate neighborhood in order that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining property owners nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the immediate neighborhood with the accompanying diminution of property values, including the following:
(a) Storage of Commercial and Industrial Material. No person shall store or use at a location visible from the sidewalk, street or other public areas, equipment and materials relating to commercial or industrial uses, unless permitted under the Zoning Code for such premises.
(b) Landscaping. Premises shall be maintained so that lawns, hedges and bushes shall not become overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view and where the same constitute a blighting factor depreciating adjoining property and impairing the good residential character of the immediate neighborhood.
(c) Signs. All signs permitted by other regulations or as a lawful nonconforming use shall be maintained in good repair. Printed matter, pictures or illustrations contained thereon shall be completely maintained or, when no longer in use, completely removed.
(d) General Maintenance. The exterior of every structure or accessory structure, including fences, shall be maintained in good repair and all surfaces thereof shall be painted where necessary for purposes of preservation and appearance, surface coated with a protective coating or treated to prevent rot and decay. The same shall be maintained free from broken windows, crumbling stone or brick, peeling paint or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance, so that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining properties and the immediate neighborhood protected from blighting influences.
(Ord. 6-96. Passed 1-6-96.)