A. Address identification. Street address numbers shall be placed on all buildings or in a location that clearly references a building to assist emergency personnel. The street address numbers must be in a position to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the premise.

B. Basement openings. Basement openings, including but not limited to, hatchways, doors and windows, shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, surface drainage water, and debris.

C. Chimneys and towers. Chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe, and in good repair.

D. Decorative features and exterior extensions. Decorative features and exterior extensions, including but not limited to, belt courses, corbels, cornices, terra cotta trim, wall facings, canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe condition.

E. Doors. Exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks to building entrances shall tightly secure the door.

F. Exterior. Exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration. Exterior walls, windows, doors, fences, awnings, parapets, exposed structures, building surfaces, and landscaping shall be maintained free of graffiti.

G. Foundation walls. 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 rodents and other pests.

H. Metal surfaces. Metal surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion.

I. Openable windows. Windows, other than fixed windows, shall be easily openable and capable of being held in position by window hardware.

J. Oxidation stains. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.

K. Protective treatment. Exterior surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods or other materials designed to withstand weather damage, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted.

L. 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 down spouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall be maintained on the site except where approved to be discharged to an off-site storm water retention/detention facility. Water shall not be discharged onto a public sidewalk, public street, private street or an adjoining property.

M. Siding and masonry joints. Siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight.

N. Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Exterior stairways, decks, porches and balconies, and attachments thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed dead and live loads.

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

P. Windows, skylights, and door frames. Windows, skylights, and door frames shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. Glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. (Ord. M-4085 §2, 2014; Ord. M-4079 §22, 2014; Ord. M-3637 §1, 2003)