(A) General rule. Buildings, fences and other structures that have been so poorly maintained that their physical condition and appearance detract from the surrounding neighborhood are declared to be public nuisances because they: are unsightly; decrease adjoining landowners and occupants' enjoyment of their property and neighborhood; and adversely affect property values and neighborhood patterns.
(B) Standards. A building, fence or other structure is a public nuisance if it does not comply with the following requirements:
(1) No part of any exterior surface, including any exposed foundation, may have deterioration, holes, breaks, gaps, loose or rotting boards or timbers.
(2) No glass, including windows and exterior light fixtures, may be broken or cracked, and no screens may be torn or separated from moldings.
(3) Exterior doors and shutters must be hung properly and have an operable mechanism to keep them securely shut or in place.
(4) Roof surfaces must be tight and have no defects that admit water. All roof drainage systems must be secured and hung properly.
(5) Chimneys, antennae, air vents and other similar projections must be structurally sound and in good repair. These projections must be secured properly, where applicable, to an exterior wall or exterior roof.
(6) Decks, landings, platforms, porches, and other similar architectural elements must be structurally sound and in good repair.
(Ord. 733, passed 1-8-2024)