(A) Free of hazards and insanitary conditions. The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances, and any hazards to the safety of the occupant, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free of unsanitary conditions and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the owner or operator.
(B) It shall be the duty of the owner or operator to keep the premises free of hazards which include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Refuse. Broken glass, obnoxious growths, filth, garbage, trash, and debris.
(2) Natural growth. Dead trees, dying trees and limbs by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage which constitute a hazard to persons in the vicinity thereof in an area that is accessible to the public. Trees shall be trimmed or removed to eliminate such conditions.
(3) Overhangings. Loose and overhanging objects which by reason of location above ground level constitute a danger of falling on persons in the vicinity thereof in an area that is accessible to the public.
(4) Ground surface hazards or unsanitary conditions. Holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions, hazards, excretion of pets and other animals, on paths, walks, driveway, parking lots and parking areas, and other parts of the premises which are accessible to the public. All holes and excavations shall be filled and repaired, walks and steps replaced and other conditions removed where necessary to eliminate hazards or unsanitary conditions with reasonable dispatch upon their discovery.
(5) Foundation and Retaining walls. Foundation and Retaining walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects and damage in an area accessible to the public.
(6) Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes. Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall be properly maintained to minimize the hazard of falling, and the same shall be kept structurally sound, in good repair, and free from defects in mixed occupancy and commercial buildings.
(7) Appearance of exterior of premises and structures. The exterior of the premises, the exterior of structures and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining properties.
(Ord. 10-05, passed 4-12-10)