(A) Property maintenance required. All property, regulated by this chapter, whether occupied or unoccupied and all property, including vacant property and/or formerly occupied property, shall meet or exceed the standards set forth herein.
(B) Structural integrity. Basic structural elements, foundations, foundation walls, and supporting columns shall be in good repair.
(C) Exterior surfaces. All exterior finish surfaces shall be weather-tight and in good repair and shall not have holes, cracks, or deterioration which allow water or vermin to reach any basic structural element or to enter the interior of any building.
(D) Protection of exterior surfaces. All exterior surfaces of a building or structure made of iron, wood, steel, masonry, or other materials which may deteriorate from exposure to weather shall be protected from the weather by a properly applied weather-resistant paint, stain, or other water-proof finish. Primers shall be properly covered with a water-resistant finish coating.
(E) Exterior windows and doors. All exterior windows and doors shall be weather-tight and in good repair, intact, and functioning as originally intended and designed, or shall be secured against weather by boarding which is painted a color matching that of the adjacent exterior siding, but in no instance shall boarding of windows or doors be permitted for more than 30 days. Boarding shall be done in a manner and with materials as specified in this chapter. All exterior openings suitable for human or animal entry shall be secured by use of exterior grade plywood, of at least three-eighths inch thickness, cut to the size of the opening, and secured by use of Phillips headed two-inch long screws on all first story or ground accessible points of entry or by use of 16d common nails which are permitted only on entry points being secured above the first story or where not accessible from ground level. Boards shall be placed over all points of entry.
(F) Exterior attachments. Exterior attachments to basic structural elements, including but not limited to gutters, downspouts, screening, vents, antennas, tanks, awnings, canopies, marquees, signs, lighting fixtures, handrails, guardrails, and utility connections shall be in good repair.
(G) Accessory improvements. All accessory improvements located on a property, including but not limited to walkways, driveways, parking areas, storm drains, parking bumpers, steps, handrails, guardrails, signs, lighting fixtures, poles, fences, walls, tanks, antennas, and all other freestanding or made structures shall be in good repair.
(H) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of materials of value shall be stored in a safe and sanitary manner, shall not be scattered about, and shall not have openings nor be stacked in a manner which may provide harborage for vermin, garbage, rubbish, or infestation.
(I) Trees and shrubs. No trees, shrubs, or other vegetation shall be allowed to damage a building or block safe vision of a sidewalk, drive, or street. No dead tree, trees, or parts thereof shall be permitted on any property regulated by this chapter.
(J) Health and sanitation. All exterior areas shall be sanitary and free of trash, rubbish, garbage, junk, and hazardous materials.
(K) Pest elimination. Structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent infestation, and other feral or wild animals.
(L) Unlicensed, abandoned, junk, and salvage vehicles. Unlicensed, abandoned, junk, and salvage vehicles, campers, or ORVs may be stored outside of buildings as detailed herein. Motor vehicles, campers, and ORVs stored outside must be parked or arranged on property in an orderly state and in a manner that allows fire vehicles and safety personnel access to the property without danger to life or equipment. Vehicles must be stored and maintained so the area around vehicles remains in compliance with the provisions of the city ordinances, including the height of weeds and grasses. No scrap or junk vehicles may be stored in a way so as to constitute a junkyard where junk as defined in this chapter. Vehicles that are partially salvaged or missing components such as doors, hoods, windshields, or unmaintained wheels and/or tires shall be considered junk vehicles, and shall not be allowed to remain on-premises for more than 30 days without extensions.
(M) Exclusions. These provisions shall not apply to any vehicle being repaired or restored as part of a commercial transaction, so long as there is ongoing progress concerning the restoration of the vehicle.
(N) Owner responsibility for maintenance. The owner of a property shall be responsible for complying with the standards set forth in this chapter except as otherwise stated in this chapter.
(O) Good workmanship. Additions, replacements, repairs, or changes made to buildings, accessory buildings, appurtenances, structures, improvements, or facilities regulated by this chapter shall be made with good workmanlike manner.
(P) Exterior security lighting. Any exterior light fixture must be maintained in good repair.
(Q) Street address visible. Street addresses shall also be provided for any building regulated by this chapter so as to identify the building from an adjacent public street, consistent with state and local law.
(R) Vacant/abandon property identification. An identification sign in good repair and visible from the street shall be affixed to a vacant or abandoned building regulated by this chapter. Such sign shall provide the name and phone number of the property owner or other responsible person to be contacted regarding maintenance or an emergency.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2018) Penalty, see § 153.99