§ 150.170 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Properties subject to this subchapter shall be maintained in a secure manner so as to not be accessible to unauthorized persons, animals, or insects.

   (B)   A SECURE MANNER shall include, but not be limited to, the closure and locking of all windows, doors, gates, and other openings of such size that may allow access to the interior of the property and/or structure. Broken windows shall be secured by re-glazing or boarding.

   (C)   If a mortgage on the property is or has been in default on the property and the property becomes vacant or abandoned real property, a local property manager shall be designated by the mortgagee to perform the work necessary to bring the property into compliance with this code and the local property manager must perform weekly inspections to verify compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, and any other applicable laws or ordinances of the city.

   (D)   When the property becomes vacant or abandoned real property, it shall be posted by the city with the name and 24-hour contact telephone number of the local property manager. The posting shall be at least eight and one-half inches by 11 inches and shall contain the following language:

      THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY                                     .

      TO REGISTER PROPERTY AND OBTAIN AN APPROVED
POSTER,                                                                   .

   (E)   (1)   The posting shall be placed in or upon the front window or door of the structure facing the street, or secured to the exterior of the building/structure facing the street to the front of the property so that it is visible from the street or if no such area exists, on a stake sufficient size to support the posting in a location that is at all times visual from the street to the front of the property but not readily accessible to vandals.

      (2)   Exterior posting shall be constructed of and printed with weather-resistant materials.

   (F)   Failure of the mortgagee and/or property owner of record to properly inspect and secure the property, and post and maintain the signage noted in this section, is a violation of this section and shall result in the issuance of a citation by a Code Enforcement Officer.

(Prior Code, § 150.555) (Ord. 1980, passed 6-23-2014)