(a) The roof of every structure within the Village shall be maintained weather-tight. All missing shingles or other roofing materials shall be replaced with materials of a kind, nature, design and color similar to the original thereof. Any roof or distinguishable portion thereof, determined by the Building Commissioner to have more than twenty-five percent of its total area comprised of missing or deteriorated shingles, or other roofing material, shall be replaced.
(b) Roof drainage shall be handled by downspouts connected to a public storm sewer and/or suitable collectors approved by the Village Engineer. Where storm sewers or other storm drainage outlets are not available, downspouts may discharge into splash blocks or other devices approved by the Village Engineer, provided that no excess water will flow onto adjoining property or over sidewalks. Connection of any pipe carrying roof drainage or yard drainage to a sanitary sewer is prohibited.
(c) Any structure within the Village having gutters and/or downspouts in place shall be maintained in such manner as to keep such gutters and/or downspouts free of exterior rust and corrosion. Such rust and corrosion as may develop in the course of ordinary use of the same shall be removed, painted or otherwise surface coated so as to keep such gutters and/or downspouts free of visible rust or corrosion.
(d) The chimney of every structure within the Village shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair, free of loose, missing or deteriorated mortar, bricks or other chimney building materials. Any such loose, missing or deteriorating mortar or bricks shall be refitted, replaced or repaired.
(Ord. 1990-42. Passed 4-11-90; Ord. 2012-37. Passed 6-13-12.)