17 - Creating a New Registration Program for All Vacant Central Area Buildings

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(c) Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be kept in good condition and shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials. Exterior walls shall be maintained weatherproof and properly surface -coated where necessary to prevent deterioration, (d) Roof and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound,, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent accumulation, dampness or deterioration. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair, and operational. (e) Interior and exterior areas, The property must be kept free of junk, trash, debris and combustible materials. (f) 'vegetation and landscaping. Shall be maintained in good and healthy condition. (g) Premises identification, The property shall have address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or, road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals and/or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. (h) Overhang extensions and awning -S. Overhang extensions including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, and fire escapes shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored and supported as to be kept in a sound and safe condition. (i) Stairwa s 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. (j) Handrails and guards,. Every exterior, handrail and guards shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition, (k) Protective treatment. Exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, porches, balconies, docks and fences, shall be maintained in good condition, weathertight and in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests. All exposed surfaces subject to rust or corrosion, other than decay -resistant woods or surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation, 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. All siding, cladding and masonry joints, as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight. (1) Re.12air . All repairs shall be subject to approval by the city. All required permits and final inspections prior to and/or following repairs shall be in accordance with applicable laws and rules. (m) Violation., Failure to maintain the vacant property to the standard of care specified by the city is a violation of this article. "7-88 Fee waivers. All fee waivers must be applied for on an annual basis, and are subject to approval by the city manager or his/her designee. A fee waiver is valid for no more than. twelve (1 2) months, and may be issued for a shorter period of time.