§ 18-106. Structures, unimproved lots.

(a)

Every owner of a building, structure or lot, vacant or occupied, shall keep the premises in clean and sanitary condition, including yards, lawn, courts and driveways.

(b)

Exterior premises shall be kept free from the excessive growth of weeds, grass and other flora.

(c)

Every owner of a building, structure or lot, vacant or occupied, shall grade and maintain the exterior premises so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon.

(d)

Animals and pets shall not be kept on the premises in such manner as to create unsanitary conditions or constitute a public nuisance.

(e)

Every owner of a building, structure or lot shall keep the premises reasonably free from rodents, insects and vermin.

(f)

The roof of every building or structure shall be well-drained of rain water.

(g)

All exterior surfaces shall be properly maintained and protected from the elements by paint or other approved protective coating applied in a workmanlike fashion.

(h)

Every owner of a building, structure or lot, vacant or occupied, shall be responsible for removing any unauthorized obsolete, noncomplying or any deteriorated signs, posters and graffiti from the building's exterior; those signs authorized by the city's regulations are exempted from this section (See chapter 94, article XIII).

(i)

All properties shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state or local law, discarded personal items included, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.

(j)

The property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure.

(k)

Front, side and rear yard landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the city Code.

(l)

Landscape shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation. Landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.

(m)

Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required landscape and removal of all trimmings.

(n)

Pools and spas shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris. Pools and spas shall comply with the enclosure requirements of this Code and the Florida Building Code, as amended from time to time.

(Code 1979, § 15-32; Ord. No. 4410-12, § 2, 3-5-2012)