The premises shall be kept free of litter (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, discarded, windblown, deposited, dropped or strewn paper, wrappings, cardboard, bottles, cans, boxes and broken glass) and of all nuisances and hazards to the safety of tenants, occupants, pedestrians and other persons having access to the premises, and free of unsanitary conditions; and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated. The word "HAZARDS" shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(A) Refuse. Brush, weeds, broken glass, stumps, roots, obnoxious growths, filth, garbage, trash, rubbish, refuse and debris of any description.
(B) Natural growth. Dead and dying trees and other natural growth which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage, are or may be dangerous to persons in the vicinity thereof. Trees shall be kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such conditions.
(C) Overhangings. Loose, overhanging and projecting objects and accumulations of ice and snow, which by reason of location above ground level, constitute dangers to persons in the vicinity thereof.
(D) Ground surface and unsanitary conditions. Holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions and excretion of pets or other animals on paths, sidewalks, walks, driveways, parking lots and parking areas and other parts of the exterior of the premises which are accessible to and used by persons having access to such premises, including, but not limited to vehicle parking lots, which lots shall be maintained in at least as good condition as when originally established.
(E) Recurring accumulation of storm water. Adequate runoff drains shall be provided and maintained to eliminate recurrent accumulations of storm water
(F) Infestation. Sources of infestation.
(G) Foundation walls. Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads safely.
(H) Chimneys and flue and vent attachments thereto. Chimneys and flue and vent attachments thereto shall be maintained structurally sound, free from defects and so maintained as to capably perform, at all times, the functions for which they were designed and constructed. Chimneys, flues, gas vents and other draft-producing equipment shall provide sufficient draft to develop the rated output of the connected equipment, shall be structurally safe, durable, smoke tight and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases.
(I) Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes. Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall be provided with banisters or railings properly designed and maintained structurally sound, in good repair, well painted or otherwise provided with a protective treatment to prevent deterioration, and free from defects.
(Ord. 262-2018, passed 5-22-18)