Vacant structure means a building that is unoccupied for a period of 90 days.
(A) The building must be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound. The interior of the building or structure shall be cleaned of all trash, junk, garbage, debris, and solid waste and personal possessions shall be removed from the interior of the building or structure, so as to eliminate any fire or health hazard and prevent hindrance to firefighting equipment or personnel in the event of a fire. Disposal of such trash and the like must comply with any and all provisions of the City Code and no such trash and the like shall be placed on city right-of-way.
(B) The exterior of the structure shall be free of loose or rotten materials as well as holes. Any exposed metal, wood or other surface shall be protected from the element by appropriate weather-coating materials (paint or similar treatment).
(C) Any balconies, canopies, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes or other overhanging extensions shall be in good repair and appropriately anchored.
(D) Any accessories or appurtenant structures, including but not limited to garages, sheds and other storage facilities shall meet the same standards.
(Ord. 16, 2011, passed 9-12-2011; Am. Ord. 26, 2014, passed 8-25-2014)