What are the Vacant structure security and maintenance regulations?
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a vacant structure's to ensure the following:
(1)Vacant structures shall be secured so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. Securing of vacant structures includes, but is not limited to, closing and locking windows, doors, walk through sliding and garage gates, and any other opening that may allow access to the interior of the property and or structures. In the case of broken windows securing means re-glazing or boarding the windows.
(2)The owner shall inspect the property on a regular basis to determine if the structure is in compliance with the requirements of this article and all applicable provisions of the city's building code.
(3)The owner of a vacant structure shall perform or provide for the performance of periodic maintenance duties such as grass cutting or leaf removal on a timely basis.