(A) All properties in the city must be maintained in a manner which avoids potentially adverse health, safety, and aesthetic conditions, and which is consistent with any property maintenance regulations adopted by the city.
(B) At a minimum, the following property maintenance standards apply:
(1) Abandoned and inoperable automobiles; recreational vehicles; camper shells; or boats must not be kept on an unscreened driveway of private property for more than seven days.
(2) Debris, rubbish, and trash, including but not limited to discarded furniture, appliances, boxes, toys, building materials, etc., must not be visible from public rights-of-way for more than three days.
(3) All structures and walls must be maintained free of graffiti.
(4) Structurally unsafe buildings, including but not limited to those with known fire hazards; faulty weather protection broken roofs; windows and doors; partially constructed structures when construction has ceased; unoccupied buildings that are left open; hazardous fences or walls; abandoned signs; and damaged buildings must be demolished, removed, or fenced to prevent public access.
(5) Clotheslines are not allowed in front yards, nor may fences, walls, doors or windows be used as clotheslines.
(6) Erosion, subsidence, and surface water problems within a property must be abated.
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)