(A) The premises of all buildings and/or structures governed by this chapter shall be kept free of all nuisances, and blighting influences as defined in § 96.26(B) of this Code, and also free of any hazards to the safety of the occupants, pedestrians and all other persons utilizing the premises and of all unsanitary conditions. For the purpose of this section nuisances, hazards and unsanitary conditions include but are not limited to the following conditions:
(1) Ground surface hazards such as but not limited to holes, excavations, broken glass, open septic tanks and dangerous projections.
(2) Excrement of pets and other animals on the driveways, parking areas, play areas, paths, walks or other pedestrian ways.
(3) Property which is not graded, drained and maintained so as to eliminate any standing water to prevent dampness to the foundation, floors, exterior walls or structures located on the property.
(4) Garbage receptacles which are not maintained in a good state of repair and which are not equipped or provided with tight-fitting covers to prevent flies, insects, rodents or animals from gaining access to the contents.
(5) Not providing and maintaining an approved and authorized minimum twice-per-week household garbage removal service.
(B) All shared and/or public areas of the premises shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Shared or public areas shall include, but shall not be limited to yards, courts, driveways, lawns, restrooms, laundry rooms, meter rooms and storage rooms.
(C) All driveways or accessways servicing the parking or storage area must be an approved hard surface and all vehicles shall be stored on an approved hard surface. Hard surface as provided for in this section shall mean a hard, dustless, bonded surface such as, but not limited to, asphaltic concrete or portland cement and material normally used to surface vehicle use areas. Gravel shall not be considered an approved hard surface, including for single-family properties when utilized as rental dwellings or rental units.
(1) Where there exists a conflict with this section and the restriction on use of gravel for driveways, accessways, or parking or storage areas, the limitation as provided for in this section shall govern and prevail.
(Ord. 96-67, passed 5-14-96; Am. Ord. 2012-62, passed 7-24-12; Am. Ord. 2013-25, passed 11-27-12)