(a) Specified property shall be maintained in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances, including without limitation regulations pertaining to dangerous buildings, litter, and nuisance abatement. Insofar as there is existing or previously existing landscaping, all visible landscaping in front and side yards shall be maintained to city standards at the time registration was required. If no landscaping previously existed at the property in front and visible side yards, installation is not required under this section.
(b) Pools and spas located on specified property shall be kept in working order so the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris or drained and kept dry.
(c) Specified property shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. Doors, windows, gates and other openings that make the property accessible must be closed and locked so that a key, keycard, tool or special knowledge is necessary to gain access. Broken windows must be reglazed or boarded in accordance with applicable city standards.
(d) Specified property shall be posted with the name and contact phone number of the mortgagee or property manager. The posting shall be no less than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches and shall contain, along with the name and contact number, the words “THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY” and “TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL” or substantially similar wording. The posting shall be placed in a window adjacent to the entry door or attached to the exterior of the entry door. Exterior postings must be made of weather-resistant materials.
(e) Except as otherwise provided herein, compliance with this chapter with respect to any specified property shall be the joint responsibility of the mortgagee and the property manager, as well as the property owner.
(Ord. 2015-009, passed 12-17-15)