(A) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity, as owner of a premises within New Lebanon, Ohio or as a tenant, lessee, or other such person having possession of a parcel of real estate in New Lebanon, Ohio to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
(B) Violations. It shall be a violation of this property maintenance code for any owner, owner's designated agent, tenant or person in possession and/or occupancy of a premises to permit or allow conditions of property to constitute a public nuisance. The following shall constitute a minimum condition and responsibilities for the maintenance of structures and exterior property and any failure to meet these minimum standards shall constitute a violation of the property maintenance code.
(1) (a) It shall be the responsibility of the owner, owner's designated agent, tenant, or person in possession and/or occupancy of a premises to maintain the structures, and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code.
(b) A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary or safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit, or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises, which they occupy, and control.
(2) Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and premises thereof including land surrounding the said structure or vacant land, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.
(3) Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The occupant/owner shall keep that part of the exterior property, which such occupant occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition.
(4) Sidewalks, curbs and driveways. All sidewalks, curbs, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, free of grass or other vegetation, and maintained free from hazardous conditions, including but not in any way limited to refuse of any kind.
(5) Rodent harborage. All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes, which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation.
(6) Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gasses, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors, and other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent property or that of another tenant.
(7) Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 6-18-19) Penalty, see § 96.99