A. Purpose: The purpose of this Property Maintenance Code is to protect, within the unincorporated area of Leyden Township, the public health, safety and welfare and to prevent and control blight by establishing regulations and enforcement procedures to the end that real estate within the Township is maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, free of health, fire and safety hazards.
B. Scope: The provisions of this Property Maintenance Code shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
C. Prohibition Generally: It shall be unlawful to commit or do any act which endangers the public health or results in annoyance or discomfort to the public. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or maintain the existence of any nuisance on any property under his/her control. Any person who shall be responsible for the maintenance of a public nuisance, as defined in Sec. 3-2-3, below, shall be guilty of an offense. (TO-2022-1, 2-8-2022)