The exterior of a premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances and any hazards to the safety of occupants, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free of unsanitary conditions, and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the owner or operator. It shall be the duty of the owner or operator to keep the premises free of hazards, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Refuse. An accumulation of brush, broken glass, stumps and roots that present a safety hazard. Also garbage, trash and debris which present an unsanitary and/or a safety hazard.
(b) Natural Growth. Dead trees and limbs or other natural growth which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage, constitutes a hazard to persons in the vicinity thereof.
(c) Overhangings. Loose and overhanging objects which, by reason of location above ground level, constitute a danger of falling on persons in the vicinity thereof.
(d) Sources of Infestations. The permitting of any premises to become infested with vermin or rodents is declared to be a nuisance and unlawful. No owner, occupant or person in charge or control of any premises shall cause or knowingly permit such premises to become or to remain infested with vermin or rodents.
(e) Foundation Walls. Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads safely.
(f) Chimneys and All Flue and Vent Attachments. Chimneys and all flue and vent attachments thereto shall be maintained structurally sound, free from defects and so maintained as to capably perform at all times the functions for which they were designed, and the same shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gases.
(g) Structures Not Permitted. All structures so required shall have a record of permit or shall be subject to permit regulations as described in the proper section of the Building Code.
(Ord. 96-9-4. Passed 11-5-96.)