The International Property Maintenance Code is adopted with the following amendments:
(A) Section 101.1 Title. Amended to read: These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Le Sueur, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(B) Section 103.5 Fees. Amended to read: The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in the fee schedule as approved by the city council from time to time.
(C) Section 112.4 Failure to comply. Amended to read: Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less that $150.00 or more than $500.00.
(D) Section 302.4 Weeds. Amended to read: Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight inches high. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
(E) Section 304.14 Insect screens. Amended to read: During the period from April 15th to October 15th, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human Consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
(F) Section 602.3 Heat Supply. Amended to read: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 15 to April 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
A. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
B. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C) a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.
(G) Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Amended to read: Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 15 to April 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
A. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.
B. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activity.
(Ord. 575, passed 6-11-2018)