Commercial and mixed-use properties subject to this section shall be kept in compliance with the following maintenance requirements:
(A) The exteriors of building(s)/structure(s) on the property shall be painted or maintained in a way that does not exhibit any appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy.
(B) The yards of the property shall be free of rubbish as defined in § 95.01 and shall be maintained in a way that does not provide appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy.
(C) The decks and porches located on the property shall be maintained in a way that does not provide appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy.
(D) The windows and doors of buildings/structures of the property shall be intact and operable and shall be maintained in a way that does not provide appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy.
(E) Instances of disrepair of buildings/structures located in the property or portion thereof shall be corrected in order to eliminate appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy so that no visible rotting with the exterior free of peeling paint, loose bricks, or other required maintenance and kept in good aesthetic condition, and signage shall conform to Chapter 5 of the Town of Zebulon Unified Development Ordinance.
(F) The property shall be maintained to exhibit no appearance of disrepair of evidence of vacancy.
(G) The storefronts, facades, and awnings of buildings shall be maintained in a way that does not provide appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy.
(H) The interiors, when visible to passersby through storefront windows, shall be maintained in a way that does not exhibit appearance of disrepair or evidence of vacancy. This may be accomplished with displays within the window bay or similar point of interest decals, photos, or similar elements displayed on the glass.
(Ord. 2021-60, passed 4-12-2021)