CHAPTER 1355
Responsibilities of Persons
1355.01   Scope.
1355.02   Sanitary condition.
1355.03   Extermination.
 
 
1355.01 SCOPE.
   The provisions of this chapter shall govern the responsibilities of persons for the maintenance of structures, and the equipment, and premises thereof.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)
1355.02 SANITARY CONDITION.
   (a)   Cleanliness. Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall keep that part of the structure or premises thereof which he occupies, controls or uses in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units shall maintain in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof.
   (b)   Disposal of Rubbish. Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in rubbish containers equipped with tight-fitting covers as required by this Code.
   (c)   Disposal of Garbage. Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall dispose of his garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in garbage disposal facilities, or if such facilities are not available, by removing all nonburnable matter and securely wrapping such garbage and placing it in tight garbage storage containers as required by this Code, or by such other disposal method as may be required by applicable laws or ordinances.
   (d)   Garbage Storage Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with an approved garbage disposal facility, which may be any adequate mechanical garbage disposal unit (mechanical sink grinder) or an approved outside garbage can or cans as required in Section 1345.04(b).
   (e)   Rubbish Storage Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with approved containers and covers for storage of rubbish, and the owner, operator, or agent in control of such dwelling shall be responsible for the removal of such rubbish.
   (f)   Food Preparation. All spaces used or intended to be used for food preparation shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary.
   (g)   Supplied Fixtures and Equipment. The owner or occupant of a structure or part thereof shall keep the supplied equipment and fixtures therein clean and sanitary, and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
   (h)   Furnish by Occupant. The equipment and fixtures furnished by the occupant of a structure shall be properly installed, and shall be maintained in good working condition, kept clean and sanitary, and free of defects, leaks or obstructions.
   (i)   Caretaker. For every multiple dwelling in which the owner does not reside, there shall be a reasonable person, designated by the owner, whose duties include maintaining the commonly used parts of the premises.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)
1355.03 EXTERMINATION.
   (a)   Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to renting, leasing or selling the structure.
   (b)   Tenant-Occupant. The tenant-occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent-proof condition of the structure, and if the tenant-occupant fails to maintain the rodent-proof condition, the cost of extermination shall be the responsibility of the tenant-occupant.
   (c)   Single Occupancy. The occupant of a structure containing a single dwelling unit or of a single non-residential structure shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests in the structure or on the premises.
   (d)   Multiple Occupancy. Every owner, agent or operator of two or more dwelling units or multiple occupancies, or nonresidential structures shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests in the public or shared areas of the structure and premises. When infestation is caused by failure of an occupant of a unit of the two or more dwelling units or by an occupant or leasee of a nonresidential structure to prevent such infestation in the area which he occupies, the occupant shall be responsible for such extermination.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)