(A) Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
(B) Grading and draining.
(1) All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon.
(2) Exception. Approved retention areas and reservoirs.
(C) Sidewalks and driveways. All private sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
(D) Weeds.
(1) All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers or gardens.
(2) Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with § 150.126 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the cost of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
(E) Rodent harborage. All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.
(F) Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall 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.
(G) Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
(H) Motor vehicles.
(1) Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.
(2) Exceptions.
(a) A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.
(b) A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, on the premises of a place of business engaged in and licensed to wreck, junk or repair vehicles for a period of time not to exceed 45 days.
(c) A vehicle over 30 years of age kept and registered as an antique vehicle shall be permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work for a period of time not to exceed 180 days, provided that the owner of the vehicle provides to the village sufficient burden of proof.
(I) Parking motor vehicles.
(1) The parking of vehicles on any surface that is not an improved surface in the front or side yard areas of a residential zone district is prohibited. Boats, travel trailers and utility trailers are subject to § 154.059(C).
(2) Improved surface. Means an area, excluding a driveway, the surface of which is comprised of a selected materials constructed to a depth sufficient to distribute the weight of a vehicle over such area to preclude deterioration and deflection of the area due to vehicle load, adverse weather, or other conditions.
(J) Graffiti. All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from graffiti. The existence of graffiti on building, or on structures, including but not limited to fences or walls located upon any property is declared a nuisance. Where graffiti is found, a notice shall be issued describing the nuisance and shall establish a reasonable time limit for the abatement thereof by such owner, which time shall be not less than five days nor more than 14 days after service of such notice. The notice shall also specify clearly that graffiti established on a painted surface shall be painted over with a color consistent with the predominant tone of the building or structure, and that graffiti established on any unpainted masonry or wood surface shall be removed by cleaning so that such unpainted surface is returned.
(Ord. 1806, passed 2-5-2018; Ord. 1825, passed 5-21-2018)