§ 10-106. Exterior maintenance and accessories.

(a)

Weather protection. All buildings and structures shall have exterior walls that are weather tight and watertight, and kept free of deterioration, holes, breaks, or loose boards or coverings. Roof surfaces shall be watertight and not have any defects that will allow water to enter into the structure.

(b)

Exterior maintenance.

(1)

The exterior finish of all structures shall be maintained in good repair and free of defects and graffiti vandalism, as defined by section 38-58 of the Code, as amended. If the exterior finish of a structure is paint or stain, the structure shall have been painted or stained prior to a time when the exterior finish has substantially deteriorated.

(2)

All architectural projections, such as cornices, moldings, lintels, sills and similar projections shall be maintained in good repair and free of defects.

(3)

All chimneys, antennae, satellite dishes, vents, gutters and downspouts and similar projections or building accessories shall be structurally sound and in good repair. Such projections shall be properly secured, when applicable, to an exterior wall or roof.

(c)

Windows and doors. Windows and exterior glazing shall be soundly and adequately glazed, free from loose and broken glass and cracks that could cause physical injury or allow the elements to enter the structure. Windows and doors are to be maintained so that they can be secured in a closed position. Exterior doors shall be maintained weather tight, watertight and rodent-proof. Exterior doors of residential rental property dwelling units shall be of a solid core or equivalent and be provided with a deadbolt locking device that tightly secures the door. Where window-mounted cooling appliances are utilized the openings around the appliance must be sealed with weather resistant materials.

(d)

Screens. Screens shall be provided for all operable windows. All screens shall be maintained in good repair and free from tears, holes, or other imperfections of either screen or frame that would admit any insects, such as flies or mosquitoes. Screens with holes one square inch or larger or with tears in excess of two inches shall be repaired or replaced. Screens shall not be damaged or warped, shall fit tight in the framework of the window, and be removable for cleaning and maintenance purposes. Sliding screen doors are required whenever sliding glass doors are present.

(e)

Infestation. All structures and exterior property shall be maintained free of rodent, insect or vermin infestation that creates an unsafe or unsanitary environment on the subject property, or adjacent buildings or properties. All structures and exterior property shall be maintained free of conditions which may cause an unsafe or unsanitary environment.

(f)

Addresses. Address numbers a minimum of three inches in height shall be provided on every habitable building or structure, and located so as to be visible from the street. Individual rental units within a building or structure shall be individually identified. To promote visibility address numbers shall be of a contrasting color to their background.

(g)

Accessory structures. All accessory structures shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Such structures shall include, but not be limited to, clubhouses, offices, maintenance buildings, carports, retaining walls, fences, garages, and miscellaneous sheds or structures. These structures must be constructed of materials consistent for the use of the structure and not constructed in a makeshift of haphazard manner.

(Ord. No. 13-02, § 1, 2-5-2013; Ord. No. 16-09, § 2, 9-20-16)