(A) Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from rodent and insect infestation. All structures in which an excessive or abnormal presence of rodents or insects is found shall be promptly exterminated by approved procedures that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent future infestation issues.
(B) Owner. The owner/parties of interest of any infested structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to the structure being occupied.
(C) Single occupant. The owner/parties of interest of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant non-residential structure shall be responsible for extermination of the premises.
(D) Multiple occupancy. The owner/parties of interest of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a non-residential structure shall be responsible for extermination regardless if infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation.
(Ord. 17-016, passed
7-11-2017)