A. General:
1. Scope: The provisions of this section shall apply to all buildings within the City.
2. Responsibility: The owner shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this section.
B. Standards:
1. General: The exterior of any building shall be maintained in good repair so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
2. Treatment: All exterior surfaces, including, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, and trim, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking, and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight.
3. Address Numbers: Buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers, or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches (4") (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of one-half inch (1/2") (12.7 mm). Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the building.
4. Structural Members: All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
5. Foundation Walls: All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents.
6. Exterior Walls: All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, loose, or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
7. Roofs And Drainage: The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the building. All gutters and downspouts shall be functional on every building such that full and complete drainage away from the building occurs.
8. Decorative Features: All cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
9. Overhang Extensions: All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts, and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. All soffit and fascia areas shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof; and shall be kept in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair.
10. Stair And Walking Surfaces: Every stair, ramp, balcony, porch, deck, or other walking surface shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
11. Stairways, Decks, Porches, And Balconies: Every exterior stairway, deck, porch, and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
12. Chimneys And Towers: All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
13. Exhaust Vents: Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans, or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors, or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant.
14. Handrails And Guards: Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
15. Window, Skylight, Door, And Frames: Every window, skylight, door, and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair, and weathertight.
a. Openable Windows: Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being held in position by window hardware.
16. Insect Screens: During the appropriate season, every window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens.
17. Doors: All exterior doors, door assemblies, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units, rooming units, and guestrooms shall tightly secure the door.
18. Basement Hatchways: Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water. (Ord. 152, 1-14-2019)