(a) Maintenance Responsibility.
(1) The exterior of the premises of all residential properties shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises shall not constitute a blighting factor nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the Village with the accompanying diminution of property values.
(2) The owner shall be responsible for ensuring that premises are maintained in good repair and appearance in compliance with this Code. Occupants shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition these premises or portion thereof which they occupy and/or control.
(b) Maintenance Required.
(1) All exterior parts of every structure, including decorative additions, chimneys, fences, and all other exterior appurtenances, either above or below the roof line, shall be maintained in a safe condition, properly functioning, weathertight, and so as to resist decay or deterioration from any cause.
(2) Any structure or accessory structure whose exterior surface is bare or deteriorated must be repaired or razed.
(3) Without limiting the general applicability of the foregoing, the following specific standards shall apply:
A. Foundation. All foundations of every dwelling structure shall be maintained structurally sound, watertight and in good repair.
B. Stairs, Porches and Balconies. Every stair, porch, balcony and all appurtenances attached thereto shall be kept in sound condition and good repair so as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the loads to which it is subjected.
C. Roofs, Gutters and Downspouts. Roofs of every dwelling structure shall be maintained weathertight, and those equipped with gutters and downspouts shall outlet in an approved manner and be kept in proper working order and repair.
D. Exterior Walls.
1. Buckled, rotted, or decayed walls, doors, windows, porches, floors, steps, trim, railings and their missing members, must be replaced and put in good condition. All replacements must be permanent and must match or be compatible with original design or be replaced completely.
2. All exterior wood or exterior unfinished surfaces must be sealed and painted or surface coated with other approved protective coating, or treated to prevent rot or decay, and conform and match the existing paint or surface covering and original design or replacement thereof. All exterior walls and surfaces must be properly protected against weather where such are defective or lack weather protection, including lack of paint or surface covering, or have weathered due to lack of the proper protective covering.
3. Exterior surfaces weathered with dirt and grime, or which are peeling or flaking shall be cleaned, painted, or resurfaced.
4. Structures shall be maintained free of broken windows, crumbling stone or brick, or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance.
E. Fences. Fences, walls and other such like barriers which shield, separate, or demarcate an area shall be in whole and in part kept anchored firmly in the ground, shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and maintained in that same manner so as to always be in a state of good structural repair. All fences shall be treated periodically with chemicals or paint so as to retard deterioration, unless such deterioration is a superficial deterioration designed to enhance appearance.
F. Storage of Commercial and Industrial Material. There shall not be stored or used at a location visible from the sidewalk, street, or other public area, equipment and materials relating to commercial or industrial uses, unless specifically permitted under provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
G. Landscaping and Vegetation.
1. Rank vegetation is prohibited on any of the following premises:
a. Within any public right of way;
b. Residentially developed or occupied lots;
c. Lots within recorded subdivisions;
d. Lots immediately adjacent to a residentially developed or occupied lot;
e. Within the front setback of all lots.
2. No owner or occupant of any premises shall permit vegetation to obscure or restrict vision along a public street or at an intersection so as to create a safety hazard.
3. Landscaping shall be maintained in healthy condition, trimmed appropriately for the species of vegetation and the context in which it appears in the landscaping and, in the case of planting beds, kept free of weeds.
4. Dead trees and other vegetation within landscaping shall be removed and replaced, where applicable.
5. Diseased trees shall be removed if curative efforts are either not timely undertaken or have failed.
6. Noxious weeds shall not be allowed to grow on any premises and shall be cut, removed, or destroyed by lawful means.
7. Subsections (b)(3)G.1., 3. and 4. shall not preclude the maintenance of undeveloped land, which may include all or part of a parcel, upon which no improvements appear therein in its natural state, provided there is no threat to the health or safety of persons or property.
H. Storage of Personal Property.
1. Lawn care machinery, tools, and equipment shall be stored in a fully enclosed space when not in use.
2. Machinery, tools, and equipment used in connection with the bona fide agricultural use of a lot shall be stored so as not to be visible from any public right of way or off- premises when no in use.
3. Dilapidated or unusable furniture or other items of personal property shall be stored only in a fully enclosed structure.
4. Furniture, appliances, fixtures, and other household items, regardless of their condition, which are designed for interior use shall not be stored outside of a fully enclosed structure.
5. It shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of subsections (b)(3)H. 1. through 4. hereof that the item was kept in a prohibited location upon the premises for three or more consecutive days.
I. Garbage, Refuse, and Rubbish.
1. Garbage, refuse, and rubbish shall be disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in containers appropriate and adequate for the nature of the materials. Every occupant or owner shall make the necessary arrangements for the timely pickup and removal of any garbage, refuse, or rubbish.
2. All refuse associated with construction activities shall be placed in containers appropriate and adequate for the nature of the refuse and shall be promptly removed from the premises. The following circumstances shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of this section:
a. The refuse has not been placed in a container appropriate and adequate for the nature of the refuse; or
b. The refuse has been placed in a container and not removed from the premises for more than ten days after the container has been filled to its capacity; or
c. Regardless of whether the container has been filled to its capacity, refuse placed therein has not been removed from the premises for more than thirty days.
3. Dumpsters and other such refuse containers which are not in active use shall be removed from the premises.
J. Infestation by Pests. All structures and premises thereof shall be maintained free from sources of breeding, harborage, and infestation by insects, vermin, or rodents.
(Ord. 10-08-10. Passed 10-20-08.)