(A) In general.
(1) All exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition free from accumulation of rubbish or garbage, except when assembled regularly for removal for transport to a proper receptacle.
(2) The owner and person in possession of every establishment producing garbage, vegetable wastes, or other putrescible materials shall provide, and at all times cause to be used, leak proof approved containers provided with close fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal.
(B) Exterior structure.
(1) The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to impose a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants and so as to protect the occupants from the adverse effects of the environment. Construction of the exterior of a building or structure shall, following issuance of a building permit, be pursued to completion and issuance of a certificate of occupancy, with work being regularly and actively performed, and such pursuit shall not be completely or substantially discontinued for a period in excess of six months. Moreover, the exterior of the building or structure shall be maintained so as not to be in a condition of disrepair for a period of six months.
(2) All supporting structural members of all structures shall be kept structurally sound, free of deterioration and maintained capable of safely bearing the dead and live loads imposed upon them.
(3) Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair.
(4) All foundation walls shall be maintained so as to carry the safe design and operating dead and live loads, and shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, so as not to be detrimental to public safety and welfare.
(5) Every exterior wall, window, trim and the like, shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, and other conditions that might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building. All exterior surface materials, including, without limitation, wood, composition, or metal siding, shall be maintained weatherproof and shall be properly surface coated when required to prevent deterioration.
(6) All cornices, entablatures, felt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe workmanlike condition.
(7) All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, stand pipes, exhaust ducts, and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and sound condition. They shall be protected from the elements and against decay and rust by the periodic application of a weather-coating material such as paint or other protective treatment.
(8) Every stair, porch, fire escape, balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads and shall be maintained in sound condition and good workmanlike repair.
(9) Every window, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in much relation to the adjacent wall construction so as to exclude rain as reasonably possible, and to substantially exclude wind from entering the dwelling or structure. Windows and exterior doors shall be fitted reasonably in their frames to be weather-tight, and constructed so as to exclude wind or rain from entering the dwelling or structure. Windows, other than fixed windows, shall be capable of being opened with reasonable ease, and shall be held in position by appropriate window hardware.
(10) Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of vermin, rain and surface drainage water into the structure.
(C) Interior structure.
(1) The interior of a structure and its equipment shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or visitors, and to protect the occupants from the environment.
(2) The supporting structural members of every building shall be maintained structurally sound, not showing any evidence of deterioration that would render them incapable of carrying the imposed loads.
(3) The interior of every structure shall be maintained free from any accumulation of rubbish, refuse or garbage, other than normal accumulations made for limited periods for disposal purposes. Any rubbish, garbage and/or refuse accumulated on the property for disposal purposes shall be kept inside temporary storage facilities and/or containers.
(Ord. 30.02, passed 6-22-87) Penalty, see § 10.99