§ 14-408. Duty to maintain and secure.

An owner of a foreclosed, vacant or abandoned residential property shall comply with all of the following maintenance and security requirements:

(1)

The property and structure shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons, including, but not limited to, the closure and locking of windows, doors, gates, and any other openings of such a size that could allow a child or other person to access the interior of the property and/or structures;

(2)

The property on which the structure is located shall be in compliance with chapter 26 of this Code for grass and vegetation maintenance;

(3)

The property shall be kept free of trash, junk, and debris as required by chapter 12 of this Code;

(4)

The structure shall be maintained in accordance with applicable sections of chapter 14 of this Code;

(5)

The property shall be kept free of any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers and notices except for those required by federal, state or local law;

(6)

The property and structure shall be maintained free of graffiti as required by chapter 17, article IX of this Code;

(7)

The property shall be in compliance with the chapter 17, article VI of this Code, as to unregistered, dismantled or inoperable vehicles;

(8)

All structures on the property shall be properly winterized so to prevent bursting of pipes; and

(9)

Pools, spas and other water features shall be covered by a safety cover approved by the state construction code and shall comply with the minimum security fencing and barrier requirements.

(Ord. No. 2012-4, § 1, 3-7-12)