8.44.160 - Exterior maintenance.

A.

Exterior walls and surfaces shall be properly maintained. Severely weathered, peeling or unpainted wood, or unpainted or damaged siding, and damaged roofing must be replaced or repaired with similar materials and colors.

B.

If the city determines that a boarded building is not being maintained, the city shall send notice to the property owner and/or the property owner's agent requiring removal of the building or compliance with the building maintenance standards within seven (7) days.

C.

If the city determines that the property owner has failed to comply with the notice and order, the city may remove the building or cause the work to be done by a contractor employed by the city.

D.

If the city is required to maintain or remove a building, the city shall bill the property owner:

1.

An administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year for administrative expenses in contracting for the building maintenance; and

2.

The actual cost of building maintenance or removal billed to the city by the city's contractor.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)