(A) Address. The address of the dwelling shall be visible from the street and of contrasting color to the building.
(B) Roof. Every roof must be tight, without leaks, and kept in sound condition and good repair.
(C) Chimney. Chimneys shall be in sound condition and good repair and shall not be leaning, crumbling, or settling.
(D) Gutters and soffits. Gutters and soffits shall be in sound condition and good repair. Gutters shall be properly attached to the building to allow for drainage.
(E) Windows and doors. Windows and doors shall be operable, in sound condition and good repair. Broken windows shall be replaced. Rotting window frames shall be replaced or repaired.
(F) Trash, rubbish, abandoned refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances. Trash and rubbish shall be properly stored and disposed of. Each dwelling unit shall have access to an enclosed container. No abandoned refrigerators, freezers, or other appliances shall be left outside the premises.
(G) Decks, patios and railings. Decks, patios and railings shall be in sound condition and good repair.
(H) Retaining walls and fences. Retaining walls and fences shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
(I) Exterior weather protection. All exterior surfaces, other than decay resistant wood or other decay resistant materials shall be maintained to provide adequate weather protection to protect the exterior surfaces from the elements and decay. Any area with chipped, missing or blistered paint which is more than 25% of the surface area shall be repainted with non-lead based paint or provided with weather or decay resistant coatings. For purposes of this subsection AREA is that portion of a building surrounded by a definite break in construction that separates it from the rest of the structure. Examples of areas are: windows and sash, a side of a house, soffits, and doors.
(J) Foundations. Foundation material shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair and shall be free from gaps or missing mortar or defects that may cause leaks or structural failure.
(K) Gas meters. Exterior gas meters shall be provided with necessary protection from contact with motor vehicles.
(L) Parking. Parking surfaces shall be gravel or stone at a minimum. Parking of motor vehicles on lawns is prohibited.
(M) Detached structures. Detached structures, including garages, sheds, and other accessory buildings shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair and in the same manner as the main structure of the premises.
(N) Grills on decks. The use of grills, cookers, fuels, and fire pits shall not be allowed on the deck of any building with more than two dwelling units.
(O) Proper storage of fuel and fuel operated equipment. Gasoline and gasoline operated vehicles and other equipment and cooking grills or cookers containing fuels may not be stored within a dwelling unit. Gasoline and gasoline operated vehicles and other equipment and cooking grills or cookers containing fuels shall be stored in a garage or other accessory building having a wall with a one-hour fire separation rating.
(P) Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangers property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises.
(1992 Code, § 460:07) (Ord. 1315, passed 5-20-2003; Ord. passed - -)