The following shall be the minimum standards for safe and sanitary maintenance applicable to dwellings and dwelling units (except owner-occupied dwellings, which are specifically exempted from the standards of this section except for divisions (G) and (H), which shall apply to all dwellings covered by this chapter).
(A) Exterior foundations, walls and roofs. Every foundation wall, exterior wall, and exterior roof shall be:
(1) Substantially weathertight and rodentproof;
(2) Kept in sound condition and good repair;
(3) Capable of affording privacy;
(4) Safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use would cause to be placed thereon; and
(5) Every exterior wall shall be protected with paint or other protective covering to prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture or the weather.
(B) Interior floors, walls and ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be:
(1) Substantially rodentproof;
(2) Kept in sound condition and good repair; and
(3) Safe to use and capable of supporting the load which normal use would cause to be placed on the floor, wall or ceiling.
(C) Windows and doors. Every window, exterior door, basement, or cellar door and hatchway shall be substantially weathertight, watertight and rodentproof and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
(D) Stairs, porches and appurtenances. Every outside and inside stair, porch and any appurtenance shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use would cause to be placed on the stair, porch or appurtenance and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
(E) Bathroom floors. Every bathroom floor surface and water closet compartment floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so that it will be reasonably impervious to water and will permit that floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(F) Supplied facilities. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment, or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
(G) Drainage. Every yard shall be properly graded in order to obtain thorough drainage and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water.
(H) Noxious weeds. Every yard and all exterior property areas shall be kept free of species of weeds or plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health.
(I) Egress. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of egress as required by the State Residential Building Code.
(Ord. passed 10-7-2019; Am. Ord. passed 5-3-2021)