It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a vacant structure to ensure the following:
(a) Vacant structures shall be secured so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. Securing of vacant structures includes, but is not limited to, closing and locking windows, doors, walk through sliding and garage gates, and any other openings that may allow access to the interior of the structure. In the case of broken windows, securing means re-glazing or boarding the windows.
(b) The owner shall inspect the property on a regular basis to determine if the structure is in compliance with the requirements of this Article and all applicable provisions of the City's Building Code.
(c) The owner of a vacant structure shall perform or provide for the performance of periodic maintenance including:
(1) Exterior property areas shall be mowed regularly and non-cultivated gardens maintained at no more than seventeen inches of growth. All noxious weeds are prohibited.
(2) Electrical service shall be provided to the structure via temporary pole service on the exterior of the structure or create a permanent service for the structure and install two GFCI protected receptacles.
(3) NED and OSHA compliant string lighting shall be provided to the entire structure so that it may be illuminated as needed to view the structure.
(4) Unstable interior and exterior surfaces and components shall be removed.
(5) Unstable or unsound accessory structures shall be razed or renovated.
(6) All loose, deteriorated, missing, or broken windows and doors shall be covered by using wood sheet goods or better, to be cut and neatly fit to the opening.
(7) All loose or deteriorated trim, gutter or overhang extensions (masonry or frame) shall be repaired, securely reattached, or removed to prevent falling.
(8) Regular routine monitoring of the structure shall occur by the owner to ensure that the structure is kept in compliance with the above items.
(Ord. 2018-02. Passed 6-19-18.)
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