(a) Properties subject to this chapter shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state or local law, discarded personal items including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.
(b) The property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure.
(c) Front, side, and rear yards, including landscaping, shall be maintained in accordance with the Codified Ordinances.
(d) Yard maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation. Acceptable maintenance of yards and/or landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.
(e) Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required ground cover or landscape and removal of all trimmings.
(f) Pools and spas shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris and shall comply with the regulations set forth in the City Code.
(g) Failure of the Lender to properly maintain the property may result in a violation of the Codified Ordinances and issuance of a Citation or Notice of Violation. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the Enforcement Officer or a court of competent jurisdiction, the City may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(h) In addition to the above, the property is required to be maintained in accordance with the Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 28-2015. Passed 10-20-15.)