(a) Exterior. The exterior of any residential premises and the exterior and condition of dwelling structures and accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the premises and all buildings thereon shall reflect a level of maintenance in keeping with the residential standards of the immediate neighborhood so that the appearance of the premises and structures shall not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining property owners nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the immediate neighborhood with the accompanying diminution of property values, or create a fire, safety or health hazard, or which is a public nuisance, including but not limited to, the following:
(1) Broken or dilapidated fences, walls or other structures.
(2) Broken, uneven or improperly maintained walks or driveways.
(3) Out-of-use or nonusable appliance or vehicle parts.
(4) Rugs, rags or other materials hung on lines or in other places on the premises, which materials are not being used for general household or housekeeping purposes; broken, dilapidated or unusable furniture, mattresses or other household furnishings; plastic materials, paints, miscellaneous coverings and/or any other materials, including those described in this section, placed at or on the premises in such a manner as to be patently unsightly, grotesque or offensive to the senses.
(b) Removal of Weeds and Litter. The owner, occupant or any other person having the charge or management of any lot or parcel of land, whether the same is improved or unimproved, vacant or occupied: within five days after service of notice to do so, shall cut or destroy or cause to be cut or destroyed any noxious, offensive or poisonous weeds, vines or grasses growing upon such lot or parcel of land, and prevent the same from spreading or maturing seeds, blooming or exceeding a height of eight inches; and, within fifteen days after service of notice to do so, shall collect and remove litter. "Litter" includes any garbage, waste, peelings of vegetables or fruits, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, parts of automobiles, wagons, furniture, glass, oil of an unsightly or unsanitary nature, or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature. Notice shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the envelope is returned without an endorsement, thereby showing failure of delivery, then a notice shall be made by single publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Upon noncompliance with the notice order, the Village may perform the task and certify all expenses incurred to the County Auditor as provided by Ohio R.C. 731.53 and 731.54.
(c) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day’s continued violation shall constitute a separate offense.