The exterior of all rental housing properties shall be kept free from all nuisances and any hazards to the safety of occupants, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free from unsanitary conditions. It shall be the duty of the owner, operator or agent to keep the premises free from hazards and to ensure the following:
(a) That the premises are kept free of debris and/or rubbish;
(b) That the landscaping be maintained so that lawns, hedges and bushes shall not become overgrown and unsightly, including but not limited to:
(1) Maintenance of grass to no more than six inches tall;
(2) Maintenance and trimming of all plantings and trees;
(3) Keeping the premises free of noxious weeds; and
(4) Keeping the premises free of diseased trees;
(c) That the premises are kept free from infestation by insects, vermin or rodents;
(d) That any dwelling, garage or other structure on the premises is kept free of the following:
(1) Peeling or chipping paint;
(2) Damaged and/or deteriorated windows, including broken or missing glass and/or screens;
(3) Damaged and/or deteriorated gutters and downspouts;
(4) Missing and/or deteriorated roof shingles; and
(5) Damaged and/or deteriorated masonry walls and/or chimneys;
(e) That all yards, courts or lots are kept free from unsightly materials not appropriate to the area, and debris which may cause a fire hazard or may act as a breeding place for insects, vermin or rodents, including but not limited to junk vehicles, appliances and/or home furnishings;
(f) That vehicles are parked only on designated driveways;
(g) That all accessory structures on the premises, including sheds and outbuildings, are properly maintained;
(h) That all fences on the premises are properly maintained; and
(i) That all concrete driveways, walkways and patios are not raised more than one inch, and are not cracked larger than one-half inch.
(Ord. 122-01. Passed 12-19-01.)