(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLIGHTED STRUCTURE OR BUILDING. Any dwelling, garage, accessory or outbuilding,
or any factory, shop, store, office building, warehouse, or any other structure or part of a structure which:
(a) Because of fire, wind, other natural disaster, or physical deterioration, is no longer habitable as a dwelling or useful for the purpose for which it was originally intended; or
(b) Is partially completed and which is not presently being constructed under an existing, valid building permit issued by or under the authority of the city; or
(c) Is not structurally sound, weather-tight, waterproof or vermin-proof; or
(d) Is not covered by a water resistant paint or other waterproof covering so as to protect said structure from the adverse effects of the elements or from physical deterioration; or
(e) Which causes or tends to cause devaluation of the subject property or other adjacent or nearby properties in the area due to neglect.
BUILDING MATERIAL. Any lumber, bricks, concrete, cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, heating ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, cement, nails, screws, or other materials commonly used in the construction or repair of any buildings or structures.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The Building Inspector and/or officer of the Department of Public Safety.
GARISH. Any structure which, because of painting method (i.e., haphazard multicolors), is determined by the enforcement officer to be devaluing of subject property or other adjacent or nearby properties in the area.
GOODS. Any goods, warehouse merchandise or other property capable of being the object of a sale regulated under this chapter.
JUNK/REFUSE. Any abandoned, discarded, unusable objects or equipment, any object or equipment unused for its originally intended purpose, including, but not limited to, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans, implements, parts of motor vehicles, machinery, cloth, rubber, bottles, any metals, boxes, cartons, or crates.
PERSON. Shall include all natural persons, firms, co-partnerships, corporations, and all associations of natural persons, incorporated or unincorporated, whether acting by themselves, or by a servant, agent or employee. All persons who violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, whether as owner, occupant, lessee, agent, operator, servant, or employee shall, except as herein otherwise provided, be equally liable as principals.
TRASH and RUBBISH. Any and all forms of debris not herein otherwise classified.
(B) Blighted structures or buildings prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain a garish exterior upon any vacant structure, building, dwelling, garage, or outbuilding, factory shop, store, or warehouse as described in division (A) of this section or which displays three or more of the following conditions:
(1) Deteriorating roof; and/or
(2) Siding off and/or damaged; and/or
(3) Broken and/or deteriorating windows; and/or
(4) Unfinished exterior; and/or
(5) Collapsing porch or deck; and/or
(6) Scaffolding unless associated with current building permit; and/or
(7) Cracked and broken foundations/chimneys which constitute a structural or health hazard unless such structure is in the course of construction in accordance with a valid building permit issued by the city and unless such construction is completed within a reasonable time; and/or
(8) Is partially completed and which is not presently being constructed under an existing, valid building permit issued by or under the authority of the city.
(C) Blighted exterior and maintenance requirement of property. Every owner and operator shall improve and maintain all property under its control to comply with the following minimum requirements:
(1) All exterior property areas shall be properly maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from debris, brush, severed tree limbs, rubbish or garbage, physical hazards, rodent harborage and infestation; storage or placement of junk refuse or other objects, including, but not limited to, campers, trailers, lawnmowers, snowmobiles, tractors, motorcycles, boats, and others items not having been used recently for their original intended purpose in the right-of-way, yard, front porch or outside area exposed to the view of neighbors or the general public is prohibited, unless a temporary permit is issued by the City Manager;
(2) All stored firewood shall be in neat, orderly stacks;
(3) The storage and accumulation of junk as herein defined is permitted only for the purpose of collection and disposal and only in a closed container or in a closed structure. Storage and accumulation shall be only for 14 days to provide for collection and disposal of same;
(4) The storage and accumulation of any building material shall only be for a period that is reasonably necessary for the immediate use of such materials, but in no event longer than 60 days, unless a building permit issued for the construction of a structure has not expired;
(5) Yard or garage sales in which items are for sale to the public shall be no longer in duration than seven days within a 90-day period.
(6) All outside storage on commercial property shall be screened from view by the general public. Outside storage of items in commercial zones not related to the zoned business shall not be allowed without a permit from the City Manager;
(7) There shall be no more than six operable and registered motor vehicles, two registered campers, two registered boats, and two registered trailers stored out of doors on the property per dwelling. There shall not be storage of such vehicles, campers, boats or trailers on property that are not owned by the family living within the dwelling.
(Ord. passed 10-27-98; Am. Ord. eff. 7-17-06) Penalty, see § 95.99