§ 720-8.404. Exterior maintenance standards.

Rental dwelling units and premises shall meet the following exterior maintenance standards:

(a)

Buildings, or portions of buildings, must have exterior walls that are weathertight and watertight, and kept free of deterioration, holes, breaks, or loose boards or coverings. Roof surfaces must be watertight and not have any defects that will allow water to enter into the structure;

(b)

The exterior finish of all structures on the premises must be maintained. If the exterior finish of a structure is paint or stain, the structure must be repainted or restrained before the exterior finish has substantially deteriorated;

(c)

All architectural projections such as cornices, moldings, lintels, sills and similar projections must be maintained in good and safe condition and free of defects;

(d)

All chimneys, antennae, vents, gutters and downspouts and similar projections or building accessories must be structurally sound and in good and safe condition. These projections must be properly secured to an exterior wall or roof;

(e)

Windows must 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. Exterior doors must be maintained weathertight, watertight and rodent proof;

(f)

All structures and exterior property must be maintained free of rodent, insect or vermin infestation, as set forth in Chapter 416-14 of this code;

(g)

All accessory structures must be maintained in a state of good and safe condition or removed from the site. These structures include, but are not limited to, clubhouses, offices, maintenance buildings, carports, retaining walls, fences, garages, swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and miscellaneous sheds or structures.

(Ord. 2005-17 § 2).