Exterior property areas of all premises shall be kept free from any debris, object, material or condition which may create a health, accident or fire hazard, or which is a public nuisance, or which constitutes a blighting or deteriorating influence on the neighborhood, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Broken or dilapidated fences, walls or other structures.
(b) Improperly maintained walks or driveways, or driveway aprons, creating a hazardous condition.
(c) Out-of-use or nonusable, dilapidated appliances, automobile or automobile parts.
(d) Rags, rugs or other materials hung on lines or in other places on such premises which materials are not being used for general household or housekeeping purposes; broken, dilapidated or unusable furniture, mattresses, or other household furnishing; plastic materials, paints, miscellaneous covering 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.
(e) Lawns, landscaping and driveways shall also be maintained so as not to constitute a blighting or deteriorating effect in the neighborhood. The aprons of driveways and the driveways shall be repaired and maintained with existing like material of either concrete or asphalt constructed in accordance with specifications prescribed by the Building Department. The aprons of driveways shall be maintained so as to prevent loose stones or gravel from spilling or falling over, into or onto any public way, culvert or storm ditch.
(f) No motor vehicle shall be parked upon the premises except upon driveways, parking lots, in garages or on areas improved for vehicular use.
(g) No building materials or materials, earth, sand or dirt intended for use in landscaping or gardening shall be left standing open or covered upon any premises for a period of time longer than six months.
(Ord. 1993-47. Passed 7-21-93.)