(a) The exterior of the premises, the exterior of dwelling structures, and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and all buildings thereon shall reflect a level of maintenance in keeping with the standard set forth in this Code and so that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor for the adjoining property owners nor an element leading to progressive deterioration and downgrading of the immediate neighborhood such maintenance obligation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(Ord. 99-2017. Passed 11-21-17.)
(1) Storage of Commercial and Industrial Material. There shall not be stored or used at a location visible from the sidewalk, street, or other public area, equipment and materials relating to commercial or industrial uses, unless permitted under the zoning ordinance from the premises.
(2) Storage of Inoperable Unlicensed or Junk Vehicles. Outdoor storage of inoperable, unlicensed or unused motor vehicles or trailers or parts thereof on the premises, for a period in excess of seven (7) days is prohibited. Said vehicles stored on the premises must be stored within a building so as not to be visible from any adjoining property or public road. Such vehicles shall not be used for storage or other purposes unless enclosed within a building on the premises.
(3) Landscaping. Lawns, hedges, and bushes shall be kept from becoming overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view, and where the same constitute a blighting factor which depreciates any adjoining property.
(4) Removal of all Miscellaneous Rubbish. All yards, courts or lots shall be kept free of unsightly refuse/rubbish which may cause a fire hazard or may act as a breeding place for vermin or insects.
(b) Any dwelling structure or secondary or appurtenant structure whose exterior surface is bare, deteriorated, ramshackle, tumbledown, decaying, disintegrating, or in poor repair must be repaired or razed.
In addition:
(1) All buckled, rotted, or decayed walls, doors, windows, porches, floors, steps, trim, railings and their missing members, must be replaced and put in good condition.
(2) The structure shall be maintained free of broken windows, crumbling stone or brick, or other conditions reflective of deterioration to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated, so that health, safety and welfare of the public is not threatened.
(Ord. 68-97. Passed 6-17-97.)