(a) Properties subject to this article shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state, or local law, discarded personal items including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned or not being properly maintained.
(b) The property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure.
(c) Yards shall be landscaped and maintained pursuant to the standards set forth in this code.
(1) LANDSCAPING shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential, commercial or industrial installation, as applicable. LANDSCAPING shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.
(2) MAINTENANCE shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting, and mowing of required landscape and removal of all trimmings.
(d) Pools and spas shall be kept in working order so that pool and spa water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris. Pools and spas shall comply with the enclosure requirements of this code and the Florida Building Code, as amended from time to time.
(e) Failure of the mortgagee and/or property owner of record to properly maintain the property is in violation of the town Code and may result in citation by the town’s code compliance division. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the town’s Code Enforcement special magistrate, the town may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.
(Ord. 2009-01, adopted 2-18-09; Am. Ord. 2020-05, adopted 10-21-20)