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§ 151.15 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
   A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the building commissioner of the City of Cheviot, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Cheviot, State of Ohio, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing fo the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this subchapter, along with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes, if any, that are enumerated in this subchapter.
§ 151.16 REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE ADOPTED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
   The following sections of the adopted International Property Maintenance Code are hereby revised:
   (A)   Section 101.1. Insert the words “the City of Cheviot” in place of (NAME OF JURISDICTION).
   (B)   Section 103.5. Insert the words “The schedule of fees for inspections and permits shall be as separately enacted by the legislative authority.” in place of (JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE.).
   (C)   Section 302.4. Insert the words “10 inches” in place of (HEIGHT IN INCHES).
   (D)   Section 304.14. Insert the words “March 1” and “November 30” in place of (DATE) and (DATE).
   (E)   Section 602.3. Insert the words “October 1” and “April 30” in place of (DATE) and (DATE).
(Ord. 07-02, passed 2-6-07)
§ 151.17 ADDITIONAL REVISIONS TO THE ADOPTED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
   (A)   In accordance with Section 103 of the adopted International Property Maintenance Code, the “code official” shall be the Cheviot building commissioner. The “code official” shall have the authority to appoint a “deputy code official” who shall be known as the property maintenance inspector. All such persons shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of the code. Law enforcement officers of the Cheviot police department may also enforce the provisions of the code. The fire chief and his designated subordinates may enforce the provisions of Chapter 7 of the adopted International Property Maintenance Code (fire safety requirements).
   (B)   The “board of appeals” which is listed in Section 111.2 of the adopted International Property Maintenance Code shall be the Cheviot zoning board of appeals as set out in § 150.14 of the Cheviot Code of Ordinances, and any conflicts in size or makeup of the board shall be resolved in favor of § 150.14. The procedure for appeal shall be as specified in the remainder of Section 111 of the adopted International Property Maintenance Code.
   (C)   With respect to the enforcement of prohibitions of tall grasses and weeds, the code officials, at their option, may proceed under Section 302.4 of the adopted International Property Maintenance Code or under § 131.05 of the Cheviot Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 07-02, passed 2-6-07)
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