Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-04-12 regular — reading text

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Amendment of Chapter 5, Health and Sanitation, of the Code of d Ordinances 0 U Chapter 5, Health and Sanitation, of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as d follows: E a ti 5. 04. 02 Nuisance Conditions: A public nuisance includes, but is not limited to, the cc 00 T following actions or omissions: 0rn 0o 1) Failure to maintain property in accordance with the standards set forth in this section or Code in general. ti Go V- 2) Accumulation or open storage of trash, debris, litter, garbage, bottles, paper, 4) cans, rags, dead plants or trees, dead or decayed animal matter, fruit, vegetables, m offal, tools equipment lawn and garden products, buckets, containers, L appliances, household furniture, bricks, concrete, scrap lumber, or- ethe O N building debris or any other refuse of any nature. 4 T AND r W 5. 06 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL E M VM 5. 06. 01 Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the Q maintenance upkeep and appearance of improved or unimproved premises, to minimize impacts of construction; and to provide a just equitable and Practicable method to preclude: A. Residential and commercial buildings structures and premises from causingg nd/ or endangering the life limb health property, safely or welfare of the general public  or their occupants; or B. Diminished property values; or C. Detracting from the appropriate appearance of the residential area, by wu of example: 1. Failure to remove abandoned property, litter or debris; or 2. Failure to cut and/ or remove the accumulation of weeds, grass or uncultivated U vegetation. 0 J t r 5. 06.02 General provisions: 3 A. Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this chapter or a prior code under which the structure or premises was constructed, d altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. The requirements of N this chapter are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire 0 U protection or safely ystems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise 0 specified herein, the owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, U) structures and premises. dv B. Existing remedies. The provisions in this chapter shall not be construed to abolish or impair other remedies of any local, state or federal jurisdiction or its officers or a agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure. O w C. Requirements not covered by this chapter. The building official shall determine 0 a requirements necessary for the strength, stabilily or proper operation and general 0 0 U conditions acceptable for an existing fixture, structure or equipment not specifically U) covered by this chapter. c d D. Deviation from chapter. Where practical difficulties are prohibitive in carrng out E a the provisions of this chapter, the building official has the authority to grant modifications for individual cases. The modification shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and shall not lessen health, life and fire safety anting modifications shall be recorded and entered in requirements. The basis for r 0rn co the department files. E. Compliance.. It shall be the duty of each and every owner and operator of improved ti or unimproved property within the city to comply with the requirements set forth in 00 this chapter. No permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless there is d compliance with all applicable sections of this chapter. No premises or building, or R c combination, shall be used in a manner inconsistent with or in conflict with the L requirements of this chapter. O N F. Conflict with other codes. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures or premises in existence or built within the city limits or ao annexed therein. Where the provisions of this chapter impose a standard different than that set forth in any other ordinance of the city or under the laws of the state, d the most restrictive standard shall prevail. E s 0 V 5. 07 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE All premises shall be maintained in compliance with the standards in this section. 5. 07. 01 Standards for improved property A. Foundation. The building foundation system shall be adequately maintained and capable of supporting the load for which it was designed. a. Wood supports shall be sound and free from insect infestation and rot. b. Metal supports and connections shall be free from rust and the equivalent of new supports. c. Skirting shall be maintained free from broken or missing sections, pieces or U cross members. Skirting shall be securely attached and sized from the ground to 0 the lower outside perimeter of the structure. B. Exterior walls. Exterior walls of buildings shall be: a. Maintained free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and b. Maintained, weatherproofed and surfaces properly coated as needed to prevent deterioration. Decorative features such as cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage. Any graffiti shall be removed or repainted to match existing surfaces. C. Windows. a. Every window shall be maintained in sound working condition and good repair to be substantially weather -tight and rodentproof. b. Openings originally designed as windows shall be maintained as windows, unless approved by the building official for enclosure. The enclosure of a a window shall be by either bricking the opening, blocking the opening with 0 U concrete blocks and stuccoing the exterior, or boarding the he opening. When N boarding is used, it shall be of trim fit, sealed to prevent water intrusion, and as