(a) Unless otherwise provided, no person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy, any dwelling, or dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with all of the following:
(1) Sanitation. All exterior property areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish, refuse or garbage, junk, or rodents.
(2) Prohibited uses. No horse, cow, calf, swine, sheep, goat, chickens, geese, or ducks or any other livestock shall be kept in any dwelling, or accessory structure, or part thereof, or on any property.
(3) Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any building or structure located thereon. All cisterns and septic tanks must be disconnected and filled with sand if not used for stormwater retention.
(4) Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks and driveways shall be maintained in sound condition in accordance with ASTM standards. Private sidewalks shall be concrete or asphalt if the width of an ASTO standard pathway and shall comply with City of Maumee architectural and construction standards. Expansions of existing driveways, parking areas, or sidewalks shall be paved concrete, brick, or asphalt surfaces and shall meet all City of Maumee architectural and site standards.
(5) Accessory structures. All accessory structures shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair and when repairs are necessary must adhere to all city of Maumee architectural, building, and zoning codes as well as all State and federal laws. No accessory structure shall be occupied as a dwelling unless approved by the Zoning Manager and Chief Building Official and which adheres to applicable zoning, building, and safety codes and ordinances of the State of Ohio and the City.
(6) Temporary structures. No temporary structure shall be occupied as a dwelling or maintained for longer than 7 days.
(7) Keep the grass and noxious weeds mowed to a height not in excess of eight inches and keep the premises clear from all noxious weeds as set forth in Maumee Codified Ordinance Section 915.02
(8) Keep and maintain the premises in compliance with all City of Maumee Code provisions. (Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)