Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 1867 - Amends Code for Consistency with LDC — reading text

and docks shall be maintained in good condition Exterior wood surfaces other than decay- resistant woods shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective treatment Peeling paint is prohibited and surfaces shall be repainted All metal surfaces shall be coated to inhibit rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated. H Structural supports Every structural element of a dwelling shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition and shall not show evidence of deterioration that would make it incapable of carrying normal loads I Porches and balconies All exterior porches balconies stairs and fire escapes shall include banisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling and installed to withstand the loads prescribed by the Florida Building Code All exterior porches landings balconies stairs and fire escapes shall be kept structurally sound in good repair and free from defects Paint and other finishes shall be in good condition. J Stairs All stairs shall be maintained safe and free from tripping hazards Treads  shall be sound without broken or chipped edges Wooden stairs shall be free from decay or substantial wear that could cause a tripping hazard or have an unsightly appearance Handrails and guardrails shall be maintained to withstand loads Prescribed by the Florida Building Code. K Roofs Roofs shall be maintained in a stmcturally sound and safe manner. Roofs shall be repaired using like materials to existing materials. L Gutters and downspouts Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and shall be neatly located and securely installed. M Chimneys flues and vent attachments Chimneys flues, and vent attachments shall be maintained in a stmcturally sound manner, free from defects to capably perform the functions for which they were designed. N Overhang extensions All overhang extensions including but not limited to, canopies marquees signs metal awnings fire escapes standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and properly anchored to remain in sound condition All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements, decay or mst. O Insect screens All windows and other outside openings required for ventilation of food preparation areas food service areas or any areas where products utilized in food for human consumption are processed manufactured packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh ( 16 mesh per 25 mm). Every swinging door shall have a self closing device in good working condition. Q. Accessory structures Garages storage buildings and all other accessory stmctures shall be maintained and kept in good repair and sound structural condition. R Swimming pools All swimnung pools spas and architectural pools, ponds or bodies of water shall be properly maintained so as not to create a safety hazard or hubor insect infestation Water shall not be allowed to stagnate or to become polluted All pools shall be free from unsightly appearance. S Rodent harborage All structures and exterior premises shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation Where rodents are found the owner shall promptly exterminate rodents through a process which will not be injurious to human health. T Grass weeds and uncultivated vegetation All grasses or weeds and uncultivated vegetation shall not exceed 12 inches in height on improved property, including the area between the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line U Shrubbery plants and ground cover. All premises shall be maintained in a condition to prevent erosion of soil by: a Landscaping with grass trees shmbs or other planted ground cover or b Such other suitable means as shall be approved by the building official W Exterior lighting All outdoor lighting shall be in compliance with the following: 1 Nonvehicular light sources that shine into the eves of drivers of vehicles or pedestrians which could impair safe traverse are prohibited 2 All lighting shall be shielded and aimed at the owner' s premises or sidewalk and street abutting the premises. X Fences and walls Fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition in good repair with the surface coated or painted Fences shall be  free from loose or rotting materials Metal fencing shall be free from rust or deterioration. Y Floors interior walls and ceilings All floors interior walls and ceilings of every stmeture shall be maintained in a stmcturally sound manner and in a condition consistent with its use. Z Miscellaneous elements All existing miscellaneous elements on building walls, roofs and surrounding premises to include by way of example empty electrical or other conduits or unused sign brackets, shall be removed. AA Landscape maintenance Where landscape plans have been socciftcally incomorated and approved in a development plan the landscape areas shall be maintained in a manner equal to the original landscaping approval 5. 07. 02 Litter A. Storage of litter. a. All commercial businesses shall store litter in containers to eliminate wind - driven debris The number and size of receptacles for each commercial business shall be that number required to maintain a clean neat and sanitary premises. Spillage and overflow of litter around containers is a violation. b Commercial businesses shall provide and maintain litter containers adequate to contain litter generated from such business at its loading and unloading zones. e Commercial businesses open to the public shall provide and maintain containers adequate to contain litter generated from such business. d Every person in possession or in control of any place public or private where litter is accumulated or generated shall provide and maintain adequate and suitable containers capable of holding such litter until proper final disposal is accomplished. B Depositing litter. To throw, discard place drop or deposit litter in any manner or amount in or upon any public property, private property, highway, street right- of- way or body of water within the limits of the city, except in such containers specifically provided and designated for the disposal of litter, is a violation. Litter strewn by a pedestrian except at approved and permitted disposal sites is a violation Litter eieeted or discarded from a motor vehicle except at approved and permitted disposal sites is a violation C Accumulation of litter. Any accumulation of litter in or upon any property, vacant or improved is deemed a nuisance and is prohibited Failure to remove the accumulation by the property owner, tenant occupant agent manager or other person who owns maintains or controls any premises or portion thereof, whether improved or unimproved is a violation 50703 Accessory structures: Garages storage buildings and all other accessory structures shall be maintained in good repair and sound stmetural condition. Stmctures, attached or unattached to the principal structure which are found by the building official to be stmcturally deficient shall be repaired or demolished within the timeframe set by the building official Maintenance of accessory structures shall comply with the following: A The exterior of the building and premises to include but not limited to parkiag areas and landscaped areas shall be maintained in a sound clean and neat condition.  B Signs shall be maintained in good condition Where the sign structure remains, the sign faces are to be replaced with blank panels ( permit required). The design and color is subject to approval by the building official. C All advertising structures awnings and accompanying supporting members shall be maintained in good repair and shall not constitute a nuisance or safety hazard. Advertising structures or awnings not properly maintained in accordance with this subsection shall be removed Awnings or marquees made of cloth plastic or a simile material shall not show evidence of temin ripping icing or holes Upon removal of an advertising structure or awning all supporting members shall be removed. Where supporting members have been left from sign removal prior to adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived such supporting members shall be removed within three months of the effective date of such ordinance Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize any encroachments on streets, sidewalks or other parts of the public right -of -way. D Where parking areas are to be baaicaded to prohibit vehicular travel it shall be accomplished by installation of parking bumpers pinned to the pavement. 5. 07. 04 Responsibilities of owner and operator It shall be the duty and responsibility of the operator and the owner to ensure compliance with the following: A All parts of the premises under the control of the owner or operator shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition consistent with the business use. B The owner or operator shall not perform any acts: 1 Which render other parts of the premises unsafe or unsanitary: or the premises subject to the owner' s or operator' s control. D Every owner or operator shall maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe and sanitary condition. E No litter shall be stored or accumulated on the premises unless placed in a container in compliance with solid waste regulations. A Upon learning of a defect or inoperable status of any facility, utility or equipment required under this chapter which is the owner' s responsibility the operator shall provide written notice to the owner. 5. 07.05 General maintenance A Nuisances and hazards Premises shall be maintained free of nuisances and any hazards to the safety of the occupants customers or persons utilizing the premises windows vents or other similar openings closed with material of the type composing the wall No protrusions or loose material shall be in the wall. The exposed wall shall be painted stuccoed or bricked and weatherproofed, if necessary, based on construction material to prevent deterioration of the wall. C Storage of flammable or combustible materials There shall be no storage or accumulation of flammable or combustible liquids or other materials on the  premises and only in such Quantities prescribed by the regulations. D. Abandoned curb cuts. Where curb cuts are abandoned due to new construction or change of access by the owner, the curb cut shall be closed and replaced by the owner with a standard sidewalk curb and gutter design to match ortgmal. E Sidewalks or curbs damaged by delivery vehicles Damage to public sidewalks or curb and gutter located in the public right -of -way shall be repaired or replaced by the owner at no expense to the city when such damage is caused by vehicles making deliveries to the commercial premises. this chapter. All vacant structures shall be secured to prevent the entry of unauthorized