(A) It is declared a public nuisance for any person, partnership, association, corporation, fiduciary or other legal entity that owns, leases, occupies, controls or manages any property subject to the registration requirement contained in § 156.06(A) of this chapter to cause, permit or maintain any property condition contrary to any provision herein. Consequently, the following maintenance requirements as to any property subject to the registration requirement contained in § 156.06(A) of this chapter are adopted.
(2) In addition, the property shall be maintained free of weeds, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspaper, circular flyers, notices (except those required by federal, state or local law), discarded personal items including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.
(3) The property shall be maintained free of graffiti, tagging or similar marking. Any removal or painting-over of graffiti shall be with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior of the structure.
(4) Visible front and side yards shall be landscaped. Landscaping includes, but is not limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation.
(5) Landscaping does not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt, plastic sheeting, mulch, indoor-outdoor carpet or any similar material.
(6) Pools and spas shall be maintained in working order so that water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris, or alternatively shall be drained and caused to dry. Properties with pools and/or spas must comply with the minimum security fencing requirements of the city and the state.
(B) Adherence to this section does not relieve the beneficiary/trustee or property owner of obligations set forth in any covenants, conditions and restrictions and/or homeowners’ association rules and regulations which may apply to the property.
(C) The duties/obligations specified in this section shall be joint and several among and between all trustees and beneficiaries and their respective agents.
(2012 Code, § 34-77)