§ 159.12 YARD AREA MAINTENANCE.

   (A)   Refuse.

      (1)   No furniture, mattresses, household furnishings, rugs, appliances, dilapidated automobiles or automobile parts shall be placed or stored in any yard area contingent to any structure within the city over a period in, excess of 48 hours, provided however, that such of the items as are set forth herein which are usually and ordinarily placed for refuse hauling may be so placed for a period of time not to exceed the next regularly scheduled refuse hauling date.

      (2)   Junk and junk cars, see §§ 96.25 to 96.99.

      (3)   Exterior property areas of all premises shall be kept free of debris, objects, materials or conditions that, in the opinion of the Property Inspector create a health, accident or fire hazard, or are a public nuisance, or constitute a blighting or deteriorating influence on the neighborhood. Broken glass, filth, garbage, trash and debris shall not be permitted on any property.

   (B)   Weeds, Trees and Shrubbery. See Chapters 98 and 99.

   (C)    Appurtenant Structures.

      (1)   All structures located in the yard area contingent to any residential and commercial structure within the city, such as sheds, barns, garages and the like, shall be maintained in good repair in conformance with other provisions of this chapter having regard to foundations, roofs and exterior surfaces.

      (2)   Any broken, deteriorated or decayed fence, yard enclosure or other device or structure located in the yard area contingent to any residential or commercial structure within the city shall be repaired or removed.

(Ord. 48-90, passed 7-23-90)