(A) Rodent control. Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with screens installed or such other approved device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
(B) Infestation. Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises, and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. Whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent proof or reasonably insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more rooms of the dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(C) Rubbish storage and garbage disposal. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with adequate rubbish storage facilities. Every dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers.
(D) Screens. For protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door intended for ventilation and opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have installed screens and a self-closing device. Windows designed to open shall likewise be supplied with screens installed so as to not be permanently affixed to the window frame, sash, or structural members of the dwelling unit, and shall be maintained in good condition without rips or tears.
(Ord. passed 7-14-2008)