The International Property Maintenance Code as adopted pursuant to Section 1335.01 is hereby amended and revised in the following respects:
(a) Section PM-101.1. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Circleville, hereinafter referred to as "the code". "Code Official" as used in this code, means the Director of Public Safety of the City of Circleville or his designee(s). Designee(s) shall be any City of Circleville employee, or contracted firm or person, designated by the Director of Public Safety.
(b) Section PM-106.2 Penalty. The owners, agents, builders, general contractors, tenants, or other persons in charge or control of any building, structure or premises where anything in violation of this code is placed or exists, and any person who violates or causes or knowingly permits any violation of this code in buildings, structures or on premises under his charge or control, and any person who violates any provisions of this code or fails to comply therewith shall, for each violation or non-compliance be punished in accordance with Section 1335.99 of the Codified Ordinances with each day of such violation or failure to comply to constitute a separate offense.
(c) Section PM-111.2 Membership of Board: The Board of Appeals shall consist of not less than three members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to property maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The code official shall be an ex-officio member but shall not vote on any matter before the board. The board shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve staggered and overlapping terms.
(d) Section PM-110.1 General: Subject to any requirements as set forth under Chapter 1327 of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Circleville, the code official shall order the owner or owner's authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code official's or owner's authorized agent judgment after review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner's options; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, the code official shall order the owner or owner's authorized agent to demolish and remove such structure, or board up until future repair. Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond one year, unless approved by the code official.
(e) Section PM-112.4 Failure to Comply: Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00.
(f) Section PM-302.4 Weeds: Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the City of Circleville. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the City of Circleville or contractor hired by the City shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
(g) Section PM-304.14 Insect Screens: During the period from April 1, to November 1, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
(h) Section PM-602.3 - Heat Supply: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1, to May 15th to maintain a minimum temperature of 68 ° F (20 ° C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
(1) When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
(2) In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30 ° F (-1 degree C), a minimum temperature of 65 ° F (18 ° C) shall be maintained.
(i) Section PM-602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces: Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to May 15, to maintain a minimum temperature of 65 ° F (18 ° C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
(1) Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.
(2) Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. (Ord. 03-14-19. Passed 3-19-19.)