(a) All exterior surfaces of every dwelling structure shall be maintained weathertight and shall be maintained so as to resist decay or deterioration from any cause.
(b) Any dwelling structure or secondary or appurtenant structure whose exterior surface is bare, deteriorated, ramshackle, tumble-down, decayed, disintegrated or in poor repair shall be repaired or razed. If the structure to be razed is a garage required by the Zoning Code, the structure shall be replaced. For purposes of this section, a permit issued pursuant to procedures set forth in the Building Code may be required.
(1) All buckled, rotted, decayed or out-of-plumb walls, doors, broken or damaged windows, porches, floors, steps, railings, trim and their missing or damaged members, shall be replaced or put in good condition. A written evaluation from a registered engineer or architect shall be considered sufficient proof of structural integrity for those items considered out-of-plumb. The specific problem shall be cited on the inspection report, and such written evaluation shall become a part of the inspection report.
(2) All replacements or partial replacements shall match and/or conform to original design or be replaced completely unless specifically waived by the Building Commissioner or referred to the Architectural Board of Review for their determination. All storm door repairs or replacements shall be done in accordance with Ohio R.C. 3781.51 to 3781.53.
(3) All exterior wood or exterior unfinished surfaces shall be sealed and painted, or the surface covered with other approved protective coating or treated to prevent rot and decay, and conform and match the existing paint or surface covering and original design or replacement thereof. All exterior walls and surfaces shall be properly protected against the weather where such are defective or lack weather protection, including lack of paint or surface covering or have weathered due to lack of proper protection coverage. (Ord. 102-1983. Passed 12-19-83.)
(c) Any dwelling structure or secondary appurtenant structures or any awning attached thereto, whose exterior is deteriorated, decaying, disintegrating or whose exterior surface has weathered with dirt and/or grime or has been impaired through peeling, flaking, or fading paint or other protective coating or faded or damaged siding, shall be repaired, repainted or resurfaced.
(Ord. 159-2004. Passed 10-18-04.)
(d) Any change in the exterior of a dwelling or unit thereof or appurtenant secondary structure may require that a permit be obtained from the Building Department pursuant to the provisions of Section 1311.06 of the Building Code.
(e) For purposes of this section, "approved" and "properly maintained" include, but are not limited to, the items contained in Appendix Schedule VI of this Housing Code.
(Ord. 102-1983. Passed 12-19-83.)
(f) In the event a property is boarded up on a temporary basis to cover damaged windows and/or doors, such boards shall, within five days of their installation, be painted in the color of the house or an existing trim color. (Ord. 157-2008. Passed 10-6-08.)