§ 225-8. Exterior maintenance.

A. 

(Reserved)

B. 

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.

C. 

Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.

Editor's Note: § 302.3 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

D. 

Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans and blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant.

Editor's Note: § 302.6 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

E. 

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

Editor's Note: § 302.7 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

F. 

General exterior structure. The exterior of every structure or accessory structure, including fences, shall be maintained in good repair. The same shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, peeling paint or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining properties protected from blighting influences.

G. 

Exterior painting. All wood and metal surfaces, including but not limited to window frames, doors, door frames, cornices, porches and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted.

Editor's Note: § 303.2 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

H. 

Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.

Editor's Note: § 303.4 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

I. 

Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rats.

Editor's Note: § 303.5 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

J. 

Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.

Editor's Note: § 303.6 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

K. 

Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.

Editor's Note: § 303.7 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

L. 

Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels, teracota trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.

Editor's Note: § 303.8 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

M. 

Overhang extensions. All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.

Editor's Note: § 303.9 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

N. 

Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.

Editor's Note: § 303.10 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

O. 

Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and sound and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.

Editor's Note: § 303.11 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

P. 

Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition.

Editor's Note: § 303.12 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

Q. 

Motor vehicles.

(1) 

No inoperable motor vehicle, currently unregistered motor vehicle or motor vehicle without a current valid license plate shall be parked, stored or left on any property for more than one week, unless such vehicle is:

(a) 

Kept inside a garage or other enclosed building;

(b) 

Not exposed to public view.

(c) 

Underneath a car cover.

(2) 

Parking of motor vehicles on lawns or yards is prohibited, except for temporary emergency parking not to exceed 24 hours or as may be necessary for an occupant to comply with the winter parking regulations established by the Borough.

Editor's Note: See § 268-9, Winter parking.

R. 

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 markings, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair.

Editor's Note: § 302.9 of the BOCA 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.

S. 

Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.