Section 26.16.020 Nonresidential properties.

a. Because of the relationship of nonresidential properties to the neighborhood in which they are located and to nearby residential properties, the following nonresidential rehabilitation maintenance objectives have been adopted:

(1) Roofs shall be periodically inspected (and repaired) for leaks and/or other damage which may affect their water diverting ability. Tar and gravel roofs shall be periodically retarred.

(2) Exterior walls shall be inspected regularly (and repaired) to ascertain the need for tuck pointing, painting and replacement of worn brick or other type of siding materials.

(3) Windows shall be painted, caulked, or puttied as necessary. Cracked or broken glazing, warped and cracked frames and sash, and missing or broken hardware and ropes shall be replaced.

(4) Doors shall be kept free of cracked or broken panels (metal, wood, glass, etc.). Warped doors, frames, broken or cracked trim and moldings shall be replaced and, where necessary, painted.

(7) Landscaping shall be a constant maintenance item. Lawns, hedges, and shrubs shall be watered regularly and kept in a state of trim.

(9) Steam cleaning of masonry buildings and washing of metal panels shall be on a regular basis as a further aid to developing a high standard of maintenance.

(10) On a daily basis, the property shall be kept free of litter and debris that otherwise creates a poor housekeeping condition.

(11) Interior walls and ceilings (including trim and molding) shall be cleaned or painted (if cleaning is not applicable).

(13) All existing nonresidential structures of type 3 or type 5 combustible construction, type 4 incombustible construction and group E occupancies (according to local approved building code) shall have an automatic fire extinguishing system throughout, installed in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and the National Fire Protection Association. Early warning fire protection devices shall be installed in all structures not having automatic fire extinguishing systems.

(1) Nonresidential properties will be expected to comply with the building and other city and state codes which include regulations governing fire protection and safety, plumbing, heating, electrical, refrigeration and elevators. When these plan controls and regulations are not more restrictive, these codes and ordinances are adequate for achieving desired rehabilitation objectives and, by themselves, constitute the property rehabilitation standard for nonresidential properties. (Ord. S-40159, 1980)