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The foundation, exterior walls, and exterior roof shall be substantially water tight and protected against vermin and rodents, and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every exterior wall shall be free of deterioration, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, or timbers, and any other thing which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portion of the walls, or the exterior spaces of the building. All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint or other protective covering, or treatment. If the exterior surface is unpainted or determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be paint blistered, the surface shall be painted. If the exterior surface of the painting on any brick, block, or stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be repaired.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
Every window, exterior door, and other exterior openings, shall be substantially tight, and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. Every window, other than a fixed window or storm window, shall be capable of being easily opened. Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed, and maintained, in relation to the adjacent wall construction as to completely exclude rain, wind, vermin, and rodents from entering the building. Every openable window shall be supplied with 16 mesh screens during the insect season, and shall be equipped with an approved lock if located less than six feet above grade.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
Every supplied facility, piece of equipment, or utility required under city code provisions, and every chimney and flue, shall be installed and maintained, and shall function effectively in a safe, sound, and working condition.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
The maximum permissible occupancy of any dwelling unit shall be determined as follows:
(A) For the first occupant, 150 square feet of habitable room floor space, and for every additional occupant thereof, at least 100 square feet of habitable room floor space;
(B) In no event shall the total number of occupants exceed two times the number habitable rooms, less the kitchen is in the dwelling unit; and
(C) Not more than one family, except for temporary guests, shall occupy a dwelling unit.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
Whenever possible, a building inspection shall be initiated within three business days of receipt of any complaint alleging a particular building to be substandard. Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer has inspected, or cause to be inspected, any building, and has found, and determined, that the building is a substandard building, he or she shall commence proceedings to cause the repair, rehabilitation, vacation, or demolition of the building.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
(A) The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a notice and order directed to the record owner of the building.
(B) The notice and order shall contain:
(1) The street address and a legal description sufficient for identification of the premises upon which the building is located;
(2) A statement that the Code Enforcement Officer has found the building to be substandard with a brief, and concise, description of the conditions found to render the building dangerous;
(3) A statement of the action required to be taken, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer:
(a) If the Code Enforcement Officer has determined that the building, or structure, must be repaired, the order shall require that all required permits be secured therefor, and the work physically commenced within the time (not to exceed 30 days from the date of the order), and completed within the time as the Code Enforcement Officer shall determine is reasonable under all circumstances; and/or
(b) If the Code Enforcement Officer has determined that the building, or structure, must be vacated, the order shall require that the building, or structure, shall be vacated within a certain time from the date of the order, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(4) Statements advising that if any required repair, or demolition, work (without vacation being required) is not commenced within the time specified, the Code Enforcement Officer:
(a) Will order the building vacated and posted to prevent further occupancy until the work is completed; and
(b) May proceed to cause the work to be done, and charge the cost thereof against the property or its owner.
(5) Statements advising that any person having record title, or legal interest, in the building may appeal from the notice, and order any actions of the Code Enforcement Officer.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
(A) Any person aggrieved by any notice, or order, of the Code Enforcement Officer issued under this section may file a petition with the City Clerk-Treasurer within ten days after the notice or order.
(B) Upon receipt of the review, the City Manager, or his or her designee, shall set a date for a hearing and give the petitioner at least five days prior written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
(C) At the hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to show cause why the notice, or order, should be modified or withdrawn. The petitioner may be represented by counsel of the petitioner’s choosing at his or her expense.
(D) The hearing shall be conducted by the City Manager; provided, he or she did not participate in the drafting of the order.
(Prior Code, § 4.21) Penalty, see § 151.99
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