(A) Exterior kept clean. Properties subject to this chapter shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspaper circulars, flyers, notices (unless required by law), discarded personal items including but not limited to: furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material, and any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.
(B) Removal of graffiti. Registrable property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure.
(1) Acceptable materials shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod. Acceptable maintenance of yards and/or landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.
(2) Regularly scheduled maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required ground cover or landscape and removal of all trimmings.
(D) Pools and spas. Pools and spas of shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris and shall comply with all applicable codes and statutes.
(E) Failure to maintain. Failure of the mortgagee, owner, and transferee to properly maintain the property is a violation of this chapter. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the City Manager and upon notice if required, the city may perform such maintenance or take other necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.
(F) Compliance with other codes. Nothing in this chapter relieves the owner or mortgagee from responsibility to comply with all other codes applicable to the property.
(Ord. 04-2020, passed 3-17-20)