§ 6-79. Exterior property areas.

(a)

Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.

(b)

Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds in excess of 12 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.

(c)

Rodent harborage. All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.

(d)

Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.

(e)

Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.

(f)

Defacement of property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair.

(g)

Swimming pools, spas, ponds and fountains . Water in swimming pools, spas, ponds, fountains and other containers shall be maintained to prevent the breeding or harborage of insects, and shall not emit odors that are foul and offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities. The flow of water from openings or breaches in water supply lines shall be stopped, and repair performed as necessary to eliminate the loss of water.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 3, 10-5-2010; Ord. No. 2015-2167 , § 3, 9-15-2015)