(a) All buildings and structures exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, walls, siding, doors, door and window frames, cornices and other decorative features, trim, balconies, decks, fences, stairways, overhang extensions, and porches shall be maintained in good repair structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. All exterior surfaces shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials, decay, dilapidation, or partial destruction and shall be maintained weatherproof and surface coated to prevent deterioration.
(b) All chimneys and exterior and foundation walls shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and safe.
(c) All exterior wall surfaces shall be free of rot, damaged or missing pieces, loose or damaged bricks and shall provide complete weather protection.
(d) Roofs and flashing, shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain.
(e) Every stairway, sidewalk, deck, porch, and all other appurtenances shall be maintained in a structurally sound manner and in good repair.
(f) All windows and doors shall be kept structurally sound and in good repair. No window shall be left with broken glass or in bad condition. No door shall be in a state of disrepair.
(g) All gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in properly working condition.
(h) Excessive peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted.
(i) All siding and masonry joints, as well as those between the building envelope and perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight.
(j) All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust and corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.
(k) Swimming pools shall be maintained in good condition and free of stagnant water.
(l) Any structure in a state of deterioration that poses a threat to the public health, safety and welfare must either be repaired or demolished.
(m) All accessory structures including, but not limited to, garages, sheds and outbuildings, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair at all times.
(Ord. 2008-43. Passed 9-15-08.)
(Ord. 2008-43. Passed 9-15-08.)