§ 97.07 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE.
   (A)   Accessory structures shall be maintained according to divisions (C), (E), (F), (J), (K), (M) and (N) of this section.
   (B)   Chimneys shall be structurally sound and in good working order.
   (C)   Doors, storm doors, sliding glass doors and garage doors shall be structurally sound, reasonably water and air tight, free of broken panes of glass and equipped with a locking system and latch in good working condition that is capable of keeping the door closed at all times.
   (D)   Exterior lighting; owner shall provide effective lighting near all exterior doors and in all exterior parking lots unless City or commercial lighting effectively makes it unnecessary.
   (E)   Exterior stairs, sidewalks, retaining walls, porches, decks, railings and hand guardrails shall be structurally sound and free of broken, rotting or missing sections. Four or more consecutive stair risers must have a well-anchored hand railing.
   (F)   Foundation and basement shall be reasonably watertight and shall adequately support the building at all points.
   (G)   Lawn care. Owner shall be responsible for lawn care and for the removal of ice and snow.
   (H)   Location of numbers. The owner shall provide address numbers that are readily apparent from the street in accordance with City Code. The unit numbers of each multi-family dwelling unit shall be displayed on the unit’s main entrance door or within six inches of the units door frame.
   (I)   Mailboxes/mail slots. The owner shall provide mail boxes or slots in accordance with postal regulations.
   (J)   Roof. The owner shall maintain the roof in good, structurally sound and water tight condition.
   (K)   Gutters if any, must be properly installed and maintained to be functional.
   (L)   Utility meters (multi-family dwelling units). The owner shall provide a separate meter for each utility service for which the tenant is responsible.
   (M)   Walls shall be kept by the owner:
      (1)   Structurally sound, water tight, free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards; and
      (2)   Properly surfaced with siding, brick or paint, with chipping and flaking paint not to exceed 20% of the total surface area.
   (N)   Windows:
      (1)   Shall be kept structurally sound, water tight, have unbroken glass and be rally functional to their design if required for ventilation or egress;
      (2)   Required for ventilation, including those in the basement, shall be supplied with a functional screen;
      (3)   Required for egress shall not be barred; and
      (4)   That are covered over shall be covered with material that matches the exterior of the unit and shall be weatherproof and watertight.
(Ord. 19, 6th Series, passed 4-3-2007)