The owner of any premises shall comply with the following requirements:
Subd. 1. Sanitation. Exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property that such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
Subd. 2. Grading and Drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of water thereon, or within any structure located thereon unless part of an approved retention area or reservoir.
Subd. 3. Ground Cover. Every residential premise shall be maintained in a condition to control erosion, dust and mud by suitable landscaping with grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover or by paving with asphalt, concrete or by such other suitable means which complies with the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance.
Subd. 4. Insect and Rodent Infestations. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to control or eliminate any infestation of insects, rodents or other pests in all exterior areas and accessory structures on the premises. Properties in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health.
Subd. 5. Accessory Structures. All accessory structures, including but not limited to detached garages, sheds and fences, shall be maintained in a professional state of repair and be structurally sound. Fences and similar structures constructed within a residential district shall be constructed of a material sold and designed for such uses and shall comply with the zoning ordinance.
Subd. 6. Sidewalks and Driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
Subd. 7. Exhaust Vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant.
Subd. 8. Defacement of Property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair.
(Ord. 54, Fourth Series, passed 12-6-2016)