Buildings and structures reported as unsafe should be checked to see that they meet the following minimum maintenance standards.
(a) Exterior Surfaces. Foundations, exterior walls, roofs and all other exterior surfaces should be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair and kept in such condition as to exclude rodents, other wild life, or stray cats from taking up residence in the building. Every exterior part of such structures shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, and any other condition which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the wall.
(b) Signs, Marquees and Awnings. All marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhead extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and sound condition to provide public health and safety.
(c) Glass. All windows should be fully equipped with glass or laminates, except in vacant buildings, which may be boarded up, with boards painted to match the buildings.
(d) Premises Condition. All exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained in clean, safe and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage except in standard containers or storage areas. It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building, structure or property to utilize the premises for the open storage of any abandoned appliances, dismantled vehicles, and/or miscellaneous items which pose a threat to personal safety or health.
(e) Vacant Structures and Land. All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to adversely affect the public health or safety. Vacant buildings must be locked to prevent vandals from entering.
(Ord. 04-06. Passed 3-9-04.)