Princeville — Title 15 Ch. 15.24 Property Maintenance and Occupancy Code § 15.24.030

The owner of the premises shall be responsible for maintaining such premises in compliance with the requirements of this Section. No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy use any such premises which do not comply with the following requirements: A.
Vacant Structures and Land. All vacant buildings, structures, dwellings and premises and/or vacant land, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause blight or adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare.
B. Litter/Sanitation. All vacant land, exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish, litter, garbage, building materials, abandoned and/or inoperable motor vehicles, junk vehicles, tall weeds, grasses, brush or tree trimming and other similar materials.
C. Refuse Containers. All garbage/rubbish shall be stored in containers. The owner of any building with more than three (3) dwelling units shall provide bulk refuse containers with close fitting covers of an adequate capacity to meet the needs of the occupants of such building and shall arrange for ample pick-up to control any overflow of refuse.
D. Grading and Drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any building, structure or dwelling located thereon. This shall not apply to Village approved detention ponds, retention ponds or drainage swales.
E. Downspout/Gutter/Sump Pump Discharge. All gutters and downspouts shall be securely and firmly fastened to the building, structure or dwelling and shall be free of debris. Gutter, downspout and sump pump discharge shall be retained upon the premises and directed away from adjacent properties.
F. Insect/Rodent Control. An owner of a building, structure, dwelling or property shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rats, vermin, rodents or other pests in all exterior areas of the premises of a single-family dwelling. Whenever infestation exists in the shared or public parts of the premises of other than a single-family dwelling, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Every owner/operator shall maintain the premises in a "pest proof" fashion by preventing the presence of insects, rodents and other vermin. This maintenance shall include construction which will prevent the ingress or egress of such animals or insects to or from the premises, or from gaining access to food, water or harborage. Such maintenance shall consist of the closing of openings in the foundation, rooms, walls, sidewalk gratings and other places that may be reached by such animals or insects by climbing, flying, or burrowing, and by the use of materials impervious to rat gnawing.
G. Sidewalks/Driveways/Public Areas. All sidewalks, steps, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas for public use shall be kept in a proper state of repair and free of all mud and other debris. If any sidewalk or driveway or portion thereof by virtue of its state of repair shall constitute a danger to public health and safety, the sidewalk or driveway or portion thereof shall be replaced or repaired.
H. Landscaping.
1. No premises shall contain an uncontrolled growth of weeds and/or grasses. All premises shall be frequently mowed. It is unlawful for any owner/operator of any premises, lot or tract of land within the Village to:
a. Permit weeds, grass or undergrowth to grow over a height of nine (9) inches or more from the ground;
b. Permit dead trees to remain on the premises, lot or tract of land;
c. Permit the growth upon any premises, lot or tract of land of any noxious weeds, such as jimson, burdock, ragweed, chokeweed, cockleburs and barberry bushes.
2. Every owner/operator shall:
a. Maintain any plant growth in a pruned and fertilized fashion;
b. Remove and discard fallen limbs, stumps, roots, obnoxious growth and branches within five (5) business days;
c. Remove and discard dead and dying trees or other unnatural growth which have rotted or are in a deteriorating condition within five (5) business days;
d. Trim all trees, hedges, shrubs and other plantings so as to avoid interference with or obstruction to persons or vehicles passing on public ways, easements or adjoining private property.
I. Exhaust Vents. A person shall not construct, maintain or operate pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers discharging gases, steam vapor, hot air, grease, smoke odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes so as to discharge directly upon abutting or adjacent public and private property or that of another tenant.
J. Accessory Structures, Fences and Sheds.
1. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences, sheds and walls, shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition and kept in compliance with the code. All garages must have doors installed and maintained in good working order.
2. All exterior surface materials, including wood, vinyl, composition or metal siding, shall be maintained in a weatherproof condition, properly surface coated and kept free of peeling paint and graffiti. Such structures shall be kept in good repair so as not to become a harborage for rats, rodents or insects.
3. It is unlawful for any owner or operator to place a temporary or snow fence on the property, except for short periods of time attendant to construction on the side for which a Village building permit has been issued. Every owner/operator shall maintain all fences in good repair and keep them free from rips or missing members. All fences shall be constructed of sturdy, permanent material and be supported by rigid permanent supports, as per Village Code specifications. The owner/operator shall protect all metal or wood fence materials, except decay-resistant woods, against decay by using paint or other preservative materials.
K. Graffiti. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of any and all graffiti placed upon any building, structure, dwelling, garage, driveway, fence or walkway on such premises within forty-eight (48) hours of being notified.
L. Litter. Throwing or depositing garbage or refuse of any kind, including but not limited to cans, bottles, paper and plastic in any street, alley, park or public way within the Village is unlawful.