(a) In order that the purpose of this Chapter may be accomplished and structures and properties preserved against decay and deterioration, the following standards shall be applied by the HAPC and Historic Preservation Administrator in order to determine the existence of substandard conditions which would be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public or contrary to the policy and purpose of this chapter, or any other code applicable to building safety and maintenance.
(b) Structural defects or hazards, including but not limited to, the following:
(1) Footings or foundations that are weakened, deteriorated, insecure or inadequate, or of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety;
(2) Members of walls or other vertical supports that split, lean, list, buckle, or are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety;
(3) Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members which sag, split, buckle, or are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety.
(4) Fireplaces or chimneys that list, bulge, settle, or are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety.
(c) Defective or inadequate weather protection, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Broken or missing doors and windows
(2) Deteriorated, ineffective or lack of waterproofing of foundations or floors;
(3) Deteriorated, ineffective or lack of exterior wall covering, including lack of paint or other approved protective covering;
(4) Deteriorated, ineffective or lack of roof covering;
(5) Broken, split, decayed or buckled exterior wall or roof covering;
(6) Gutters and downspouts which have deteriorated or are missing.
(d) Defects increasing the hazards of fire or accident, including, but not limited to the following:
(1) Accumulation of rubbish and debris;
(2) Any condition, which may cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread or intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause.
(e) Inadequate maintenance of grounds that detract from the visual qualities of the area, site or structure. (Ord. 3530. Passed 6-4-19.)