(A) Any building or structure that is in a state of disrepair or where an owner has failed to property maintain, repair or replace exposed exterior windows, doors, canopies, awnings, roof, chimneys, painted surfaces, fences, screen walls, foundations, outdoor stairs, porches and railings, constitutes property blight. A building or structure is in a state of disrepair when any of the following conditions exist:
(1) Exterior walls or roof coverings have become deteriorated, do not provide adequate weather protection, or show evidence of the presence of termite infestation or dry rot; or
(2) Broken or missing windows or doors that create a hazardous condition or a potential attraction to trespassers; or
(3) Building exteriors, walls, fences, retaining walls, driveways, or walkways that are broken or deteriorated to the extent that the disrepair is visible from a street or neighboring properties, or
(4) Any part of the property, including any building or structure located on the property, that is visible from a street or neighboring property that is defaced with graffiti.
(B) NOTE: Deteriorated above refers to exterior appearance that has wood and painted surfaces not in good condition, significantly pealing or parts of the wall missing; and brick or other surface materials not in good condition with significant deterioration or missing surfaces.
(C) In addition to the above, all premises shall be structurally sound and impervious to moisture and weather elements.
(Ord. 2010-O-02, passed 1-26-10)