A. Premises. The premises shall be clean, safe, and sanitary, free from waste, garbage, excessive vegetation, and shall not pose a threat to the public health, welfare, or safety. Effective measures shall be taken to protect against the breeding or presence on the premises of vermin. The premises or yard shall be maintained free from weeds and turf grasses in excess of eight inches. Owners shall also comply with the provisions of Chapter 14.06 BCC.

B. Building or Structure. Building or structures shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound. Structural members shall be free of deterioration and shall be free from safety, health, and fire hazards, and shall not pose a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare.

C. Building Openings. All doors, windows, and other openings shall be weather-tight and secured against entry by birds, vermin, and trespassers. Missing or broken doors, windows, and other openings shall be covered by glass, plywood, or other weather-resistant materials and tightly fitted and secured to the opening.

D. Foundation Walls. Foundation walls shall be animal- and vermin-proof and be maintained in a structurally sound and sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety and welfare.

E. Exterior Walls. Exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials. Exposed metal, wood, or other surfaces shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust.

F. Exterior Features. All chimneys, decks, balconies, canopies, awnings, exhaust ducts, cornices, corbels, trim, wall facings, drains, gutters, downspouts, and similar features shall be safely anchored.

G. Roofs. The roof and flashings shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound, so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety and welfare.

H. Automobiles and Litter. Owners shall comply with Chapters 9.09 (Abatement of Junk Vehicles) and 9.11 (Anti-Litter Code) BCC. Parking or storage of recreational vehicles, watercraft (whether mounted on trailers or unmounted), or utility trailers is prohibited within a residential land use district (R-1 – R-7.5); except in compliance with LUC 20.20.720 and 20.20.890. (Ord. 5897 § 2, 2009.)