Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-5-10
OUTSIDE REQUIREMENTS
Operative Text
A. Prohibited Acts: 1. Well, Cistern, Excavation: No owner shall permit any well, cistern, excavation or other depression to exist in a dangerous or unprotected condition. 2. Parking Truck Or Trailer: No owner or occupant shall permit any truck or trailer of one and one-half (1 1 / 2 ) ton capacity or greater, to be parked on the premises in a residential zone, except for loading or unloading. 3. Storage Of Wood Or Lumber: No wood, lumber or any other material or object shall be stored, kept or permitted to remain except temporarily on the premises in such a manner that will afford harborage to rats. 4. Exception: This subsection will not apply to recreational vehicles or campers. B. Wood Exteriors: All exterior wood surfaces on all dwellings shall be reasonably protected from the elements and against decay by a suitable protective material and must conform with requirements set forth in the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City governing exterior weather board and veneers. C. Garages, Tool Sheds, Outbuildings: All garages, tool sheds and all other outbuildings shall be kept in good repair so as not to be unsafe or become a harborage for rats and other rodents. (1997 Code)
Colona § 9-2-5-10 establishes a set of exterior property standards for residential rental properties. It prohibits owners from allowing hazardous open excavations, wells, or cisterns to remain unprotected, and restricts parking of large trucks or trailers (1½ ton capacity or greater) on residential premises except for loading and unloading—though recreational vehicles and campers are exempt from the parking rule. The provision also requires that stored materials not create rat harborage, that exterior wood surfaces be protected against decay in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, and that garages, tool sheds, and outbuildings be kept in good repair to prevent unsafe conditions and rodent infestation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Colona should be familiar with § 9-2-5-10, which outlines specific exterior maintenance obligations. Compliant property managers routinely inspect and secure any wells, cisterns, or excavations on the property, ensure that wood siding and exterior surfaces are properly sealed or painted in line with Uniform Building Code standards, and keep all outbuildings structurally sound and free of conditions that could harbor rodents. They also monitor tenant use of the premises to prevent large commercial trucks or trailers (1½ ton or greater) from being parked in residential zones beyond temporary loading and unloading purposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Colona rental properties have an interest in knowing that § 9-2-5-10 places affirmative exterior maintenance duties on property owners, including keeping hazardous excavations secured, maintaining wood exteriors against decay, and ensuring outbuildings do not become unsafe or rodent-infested. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as an unprotected excavation, deteriorating exterior wood, or a dilapidated outbuilding—they may consider documenting the issue and contacting the appropriate Colona municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about how to raise such conditions as potential code violations or as relevant factors in habitability discussions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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