Section
83.01 Purpose; applicability
83.02 Duty to maintain premises
83.03 Exterior building standards
83.04 Prevention of pest infestation
83.05 Swimming pools
83.06 Obstruction of sidewalks prohibited
83.07 Landscaping
83.08 Graffiti
83.09 Parking of commercial vehicles and equipment
83.10 Violation; penalties; abatement
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the town by establishing and requiring minimum standards for the exterior condition of buildings and real property to protect neighborhoods by eliminating conditions that contribute to blight and deterioration.
(B) Scope. This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures and lands within the town without regard to the use, date of construction or alteration.
(Ord. 2019-864, passed 7-23-2019)
(A) It is the duty and responsibility of each person in control of any premises to maintain the premises in a safe and sanitary manner, consistent and in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and to maintain the premises free of litter, dilapidated or unsafe structures, abandoned or junk vehicles, and all public nuisances. In addition to any other penalties which may be imposed, failure to maintain a premises as required by this chapter is a public nuisance, subject to the abatement procedures set forth in Chapter 84.
(B) All persons owning any building, lot or premises within the town shall maintain and repair all sidewalks, driveway culverts and streets adjacent to said building, lot or premises in a safe and sound condition, free of decay and defect.
(Ord. 2019-864, passed 7-23-2019)
(A) Every exposed exterior surface, opening, foundation, wall and roof shall be maintained in structurally sound condition, able to support itself under reasonable loading or weather conditions, free from decay or defect and in such a manner as to not become a blighted exterior.
(B) Every window and other exterior surface constructed of or containing glass shall be maintained free from breakage so as to prevent access to the interior and pest infestation. Every broken window shall be repaired or covered with glass, plexiglas or other secure and non-combustible material and glazed to be weather tight. The replacement material shall be designed and of such color so as to blend with the finish of the building.
(C) Outdoor stairs, porches and railings shall be maintained to be safe and structurally sound. Supports for railings, stairs and porches shall be structurally sound, maintained in safe condition and capable of supporting a load that normal use may place thereon.
(D) Building service, equipment and utilities such as plumbing, piping, and fixtures that convey or dispose of liquid or waste, electric wiring, components or fixtures, mechanical heating and cooling equipment, ductwork and fixtures shall be maintained in a safe and functioning manner in accordance with applicable codes.
(E) Every fence, screen wall and retaining wall on the premises shall be safe and structurally sound. A fence, screen wall, or retaining wall that is leaning, damaged, missing slats, blocks, or other materials or are otherwise broken or damaged in a manner to appear deteriorated or blighted shall be deemed to be unsafe and not structurally sound.
(Ord. 2019-864, passed 7-23-2019)
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