(a) The Responsible Party shall maintain the vacant building in compliance with City codes, with particular attention to the following:
(1) Property shall be maintained in a condition free of nuisance in accordance with Chapter 209.
(2) All building exteriors shall have adequate weather-tight protection, including paint, siding, and or similar finishes maintained in good condition.
(3) All buildings and grounds must be secured against entry by unauthorized persons, and against becoming a harborage for vermin. This includes maintaining all exterior doors, windows, and yard fencing in a good and secured condition. No boards, plywood or similar means or materials may be used to secure windows and doors except as provided under Codified Ordinance Section 3103.09. Doors and/or windows that are found to be defective shall be repaired or replaced with similar doors or window units equipped with locking hardware.
(4) Property must be properly winterized, including but not limited to: the proper disconnection of water supply and drainage systems; ensuring that HVAC systems are functional and properly maintained; temporarily discontinuing or adjusting utility services; clearing and maintaining the property’s exterior to safeguard against ice buildup or other hazards; and other security measures to deter and prevent unauthorized entry.
(5) Roofs on all buildings shall be in good, weathertight condition with no leakage.
(6) Graffiti, tagging or similar markings must be removed or painted over with an exterior grade paint that matches the exterior color of the structure.
(7) Pools and spas shall be drained and kept dry. Properties with pools and spas must comply with the minimum security fencing requirements of the City.
(b) Compliance with this section does not relieve the Responsible Parties of any obligations set forth in any covenants, conditions, restrictions, homeowners’ association rules and regulations and/or codified ordinances or building codes which may apply to the property.
(Ord. No. 1039-2023. Passed 2-5-24, eff. 2-6-24)