(A) Properties subject to this chapter shall be kept free of weeds, grass more than eight inches high, vegetation growth between sidewalk and/or driveway flags or from cracks in the pavement, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, rodent harborage, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state or local law, discarded items including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material, signage, containers, equipment, construction materials, or any illegal outside storage of vehicles. Property subject to this chapter must comply with the minimum security fencing, barrier and maintenance requirements of the state’s Building, Construction and Property Maintenance Codes.
(B) The property shall be maintained free of graffiti, tagging or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure.
(C) Properties subject to this chapter shall be landscaped and properly maintained. Landscaping includes, but is not limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark designed and maintained in an appropriate manner. Landscaping does not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt, decomposed materials, plastic sheeting, indoor-outdoor carpet, or any similar material. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, regular watering, irrigation, cutting, pruning and mowing of landscaping and removal of all trimmings.
(D) Pools, spas and other water features shall be kept in working order or winterized to ensure that the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris, or drained and kept dry and free of debris, and must comply with the minimum security fencing, barrier and maintenance requirements of the state’s Building, Construction and Property Maintenance Codes.
(E) Properties subject to this chapter shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. Secure manner includes, but is not limited to, the closure and locking of windows, doors (walk-through, sliding and garage), gates and any other opening of such size that it may allow a child to access the interior of the property and/or structure(s). Broken windows and doors must be repaired or replaced within 14 days. Boarding up of windows and doors is prohibited.
(Prior Code, § XI-8.09)