§ 161.09 Minimum Maintenance Requirements
   (a)   Every Owner, operator, or agent of any property which has been designated a Landmark or is situated in a designated Landmark district shall keep in good repair all of the exterior portions of each Improvement and Improvement parcel and all interior portions thereof which, if not so maintained, may cause or tend to cause the exterior portion of such Improvement or Improvement parcel to deteriorate, decay or become damaged or otherwise fall into a state of disrepair. Every Owner, operator or agent of any property which has been designated a Landmark or is situated in a designated Landmark district shall further keep in good repair all portions of each Improvement and Improvement parcel which, if not so maintained, may cause or tend to cause such portions to deteriorate, decay, or become damaged or otherwise fall into a state of disrepair.
   (b)   The repair and maintenance required by this section includes, without limitation:
      (1)   Developing and implementing a maintenance and monitoring plan for protecting each Improvement and Improvement parcel;
      (2)   Structurally stabilizing each Improvement and Improvement parcel by taking all steps necessary to ensure:
         A.   The roof is watertight;
         B.   Gutters are properly pitched and cleared of debris;
         C.   Downspout joints are intact;
         D.   Drains are unobstructed;
         E.   Windows and door frames and wood siding are in good condition;
         F.   Masonry walls are properly tuck- pointed to keep out moisture;
         G.   The Improvement parcel is graded for proper water run-off;
         H.   Vegetation is cleared from around each Improvement; and
         I.   Trash, debris and hazardous materials such as inflammable liquids, poisons and paints are removed from the interior of each Improvement and from the Improvement parcel on a continuous basis.
      (3)   Exterminating or controlling pests, including termites and rodents;
      (4)   Protecting each Improvement from moisture penetration;
      (5)   Securing each vacant Improvement and Improvement parcel from vandalism and break-ins including, without limitation:
         A.   First floor windows and doors must be secured as provided in Section 3103.09 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976;
         B.   Plywood must be painted black or if the structure is composed of brick, a color compatible with the color of the brick;
         C.   The method used to install the plywood may not result in the destruction of the opening covered and all sashes, doors and frames must be protected or stored for future use;
         D.   Battery-operated intrusion alarms must be installed on the first floor of each Improvement;
         E.   Battery-operated smoke alarms must be installed on all floors of each Improvement;
         F.   Adequate security lighting must be installed on each improvement and adequate security lighting or fencing or both must also be installed on each Improvement parcel where deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Buildings and Housing.
      (6)   Providing adequate ventilation to the interior of each vacant Improvement;
      (7)   Securing or modifying utilities and mechanical systems for each vacant Improvement;
      (8)   Taking such other steps deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Building and Housing.
   (c)   Every Owner of any property which has been designated a Landmark or is situated in a designated Landmark district shall, when the Commissioner of Building and Housing deems it necessary to preserve the public peace, property, health or safety, furnish and file with such Commissioner a bond in the penal sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to be approved as to form by the Director of Law, guaranteeing full and faithful compliance by the Owner with the requirements of this section, binding the surety thereon to correct or abate any violation of this section whenever the Owner refuses, neglects or fails to correct or abate such violation within a reasonable time limit set by such Commissioner.
   (d)   Every Owner of any property which has been designated a Landmark or is situated in a designated Landmark district shall designate in writing the name, current address and telephone number of a natural person residing within Cuyahoga County who is authorized by the Owner to act for the Owner and receive any notices under this section. Such natural person must be of sound mind and at least eighteen (18) years of age. Every Owner shall notify the Commissioner of Building and Housing in writing of any change in the name, address and/or telephone number of the natural person designated in this section.
   (e)   The provisions of this chapter shall be in addition to all other applicable provisions of the Building Code of the City of Cleveland. Where provisions conflict, the provision imposing the stricter requirement shall control.
   (f)   It shall be the duty of the Division of Building and Housing to enforce this section. The Cleveland Landmarks Commission, on its own initiative, may notify the Division of Building and Housing and request that the Commissioner of Building and Housing proceed to take action against any Owner, operator or agent who, in the opinion of such Commissioner, is in violation of his or her section.
(Ord. No. 1146-95. Passed 12-18-95, eff. 12-26-95)