12-8-3: BUILDING AND STRUCTURE APPEARANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
   A.   Building Material Condition: Any building or structure, including retaining walls, is a public nuisance if its exterior does not comply with the following requirements:
      1.   All exterior property shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
      2.   No part of any exterior building surface shall have significant deterioration including, but not limited to, holes, breaks, gaps, or loose or rotting materials. All exterior surfaces of the structure including, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches and trim, shall be maintained in a good and safe condition. Exterior wood surfaces on the structures, other than decay resistant woods, stucco or other materials that do not normally require protection from the elements shall be protected from the elements and decay by staining, painting or other protective covering or treatment or other appropriate method acceptable to the city. With regard to broken windows, repair shall require replacement of all broken glass.
   B.   Premises Identification: All buildings shall have address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be arabic numerals. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in height or larger as necessary to ensure visibility.
   C.   Architectural Elements: All architectural elements including, but not limited to, cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition. (Ord. 444, 11-20-2012)