(a) All buildings, fences or similar structures shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition, in good repair and, when necessary to prevent deterioration or decay, an exterior wood surface shall be protected by application or reapplication of paint or other preservatives or by other means acceptable to the enforcing agency. If paint or another preservative has been applied to an exterior surface, it shall be repainted, refinished or otherwise treated in a manner acceptable to the enforcing agency, if its condition has deteriorated or its condition is a blighting influence on the surrounding area. All foundations, walks and roofs shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair so that all foundations adequately support the building at all points. All exterior walls shall be free of breaks, holes, loose or rotting boards or timbers or any other conditions that might admit rain or cause dampness to the interior portions of the building. All roofs shall be structurally sound, tight and have no defects that might admit rain and roof drainage and shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls or interior portions of the building. All stairs, porches, railings, handrails or appurtenances attached to the building shall be firmly fastened, structurally safe and capable of supporting any load required for them by the County Building Code. Every exterior door, window, basement or hatchway shall be substantially tight and kept in sound condition and repair, with all panes fully supplied with glass or an approved substitute. Doors shall fit reasonably well in the frame with hinges and latch maintained in good condition.
(b) The exterior property area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from an accumulation of rubbish, garbage, refuse, abandoned or inoperative automobiles and other offensive or hazardous material. Plants, including grass or weeds, shall be cut or trimmed periodically and maintained in a neat condition. Without limiting this requirement, grass and weeds on an exterior property area shall not exceed nine inches.
(c) Foundations shall be maintained in good condition. Mortar joints shall be in good condition so that there are no breaks in the joints. Bows, sags and tilts in foundation walls shall be considered defective when such conditions exist to the extent that it is likely to have failure of the wall.
(d) All exterior attachments to structures, including gutters, downspouts, chimneys, antennas or awnings, shall be maintained so that they are properly anchored.
(e) All exterior property areas shall be graded so water will flow away from buildings and not pool or become stagnant.
(f) Vacant property shall be maintained in the same manner as if occupied and in compliance with this Code.
(Ord. 157. Passed 7-26-88.)