No person shall occupy as owner/occupant, or let to another for occupancy, any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, or premises, which does not comply with the following requirements. The Building Official of the city shall cause periodic inspections to be made of dwelling premises to secure compliance with these requirements.
(A) Sanitation. All exterior property areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
(B) Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any building or structure thereon.
(C) Noxious weeds. All exterior property areas shall be kept free from species of weeds or plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to public health.
(D) Insect and rodent harborage. Every owner of a dwelling or multi-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests in all exterior areas of the premises; except that the occupant shall be responsible for such extermination in the exterior areas of the premises of a single-family dwelling. Whenever infestation exists in the shared or public parts of the premises of other than a single-family dwelling, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(E) Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
(Ord. 151, passed 4-21-69) Penalty, see § 151.999