1411.29 PREVENTION OF BLIGHT AND SAFETY HAZARDS.

   In order to (1) prevent hazards to the health, safety and welfare of occupants or the public; (2) avoid a blighting or deteriorating influence on neighboring properties; and (3) to prevent conditions which impair or adversely affect the value of neighboring properties, the owner and/or occupant shall:

   (a)   Keep the exterior of all premises and every structure thereon including, but not limited to, walls, roofs, cornices, chimneys, drains, towers, porches, landings, fire escapes, stairs, windows, doors, and awnings in good repair and all surfaces thereof shall be kept painted or protected with other approved coating or material where necessary. All surfaces shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, peeling paint or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance, to the end that the property itself may be preserved safely, fire hazards eliminated, and adjoining properties and the neighborhood protected from blighting influences and a diminution of property values.

   (b)   Keep all yards, courts or lots free from unsightly materials not appropriate to the area and debris which may cause a fire hazard or may act as a breeding place for vermin or insects.

   (c)   Keep the interior of all premises and every structure thereon, including electrical wiring, gas, light and plumbing fixtures, walls, stairs, floors, doors and ceilings, in good repair and free of any condition which may cause a fire or safety hazard to the occupants thereof, or to neighboring properties.

      (Ord. 93-32. Enacted 5-24-93; Ord 02-93. Enacted 7-22-02.)