§ 150.131 REQUIREMENTS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
   (A)   All exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition free from accumulation of rubbish, animal waste, leaves, brush, other dead vegetation, and refuse, except when assembled regularly for removal for transport to a proper receptacle.
   (B)   Every exterior wall, window, trim, decorative feature, and the like shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers.
   (C)   All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent erosion of soil and the accumulation of stagnant water thereon.
   (D)   Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall be properly vented and not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant.
   (E)   All structural members shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
   (F)   The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admits precipitation. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a matter that creates a public nuisance.
   (G)   All canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored.
   (H)   Every stairway, deck, porch, balcony, ramp or other walking surface, handrail or guard, shall be maintained, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
   (I)   Every window and door shall be kept in good repair and weather tight.
   (J)   All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and other appurtances shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored.
   (K)   All accessory structures; including, but not limited to, detached garages and sheds, fences and walls, shall be maintained in good repair.
   (L)   All walkways, sidewalks, stairs, driveways, approaches, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
   (M)   For street side collection, trash cans/bags cannot be placed out sooner than the night before pickup. Openly stored refuse must be placed in a proper receptacle with a tight fitting lid. Blowing trash and scattered debris must be picked up.
   (N)   Indoor furniture and plumbing fixtures may not be openly stored. Not limited to, but including couches, chairs, appliances, toilets and bathtubs. Inoperable equipment shall not be openly stored.
   (O)    Exterior surfaces shall not be used regularly for laundry drying/storage.
   (P)   Exterior exposed surfaces shall be maintained and protected from the elements, decay, and rust with proper surface treatment. The exterior surface treatment shall not be over approximately 50% deteriorated.
   (Q)   The interior/exterior boarding up of windows/doors shall be on a temporary basis only. For doors/windows that have been permanently removed (permissible by code), the opening shall be covered flush with the exterior wall with compatible exterior surface treatment.
(Ord. 508, passed 5-28-2002; Am. Ord. 522, passed 6-9-2003)