(a) All exterior surfaces of all structures within the Village shall be maintained to resist decay or deterioration from any naturally occurring cause. All exterior wood or metal surfaces shall be covered with paint, finish or other surface coating to prevent such decay or deterioration. An exterior wall segment, facing or other distinguishable surface area appearing to have more than twenty-five percent (25%) of its total area bare or otherwise deteriorated such as peeling, flaking and/or chipped, will require the wall segment, facing or other distinguishable surface area to be surface-coated in its entirety. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. If the surface to be coated is a portion of a larger structure, such surface coating shall be compatible in color, texture and design with the entire structure.
(b) Any deteriorated or decayed exterior walls, doors, porches, floors, steps, railings, or parts or features thereof, shall be repaired or replaced. Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony and all appurtenances attached hereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
(c) Any damaged or broken windows, screens or shutters, and deteriorated or decayed sill, sash, molding, lintel, frame or trim thereof shall be repaired or replaced. The obstruction of any window, door or other opening by papering, soaping or boarding is prohibited. In any District classified under Zoning as C-1 or C-2, in addition to the general requirements of this code, any portion of a vacant structure that is visible from a traveled right of way shall present an appearance of retail usage. A storefront window display shall be maintained that promotes or generally complements other land uses in the Commercial District. Display structures in storefront windows shall not interfere with views into, through or out of the storefront. (Ord. 444-02-07. Passed 2-20-07.)