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TOWNSHIP CODE SECTIONS 14-8.1 AND 14-8.2 14-8.1 Maintenance of Exterior of Premises. a. Hazards and Unsanitary Conditions. The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances, and any hazards to the safety of occupants, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free of unsanitary conditions; and any of the foregoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the owner or operator. It shall be the duty of the owner or operator to keep the premises free of hazards which include but are not limited to the following: 1. Refuse, garbage and rubbish as defined in Section 14-2.1 contained herein. 2. Natural Growth. Dead and dying trees and limbs or other natural growth which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage, constitute a hazard or nuisance to persons in the vicinity thereof. Trees shall be kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such conditions. All weeds shall be removed from the vicinity of any public sidewalk or roadway. 3. Overhangings. Loose and overhanging objects, and accumulations of ice and snow which by reason of location above ground level constitute a danger of falling on persons in the vicinity thereof. b. Ground Surface Hazards of Unsanitary Conditions. All holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions, and excretion of pets and other animals on paths, walks, driveways, parking lots, and parking areas and other parts of the premises which are easily accessible to and used by persons on the premises shall be filled and repaired, walks and steps replaced, and other conditions removed where necessary to eliminate hazards or unsanitary conditions. Regarding the removal of accumulated snow or ice on private property from paths, walks, driveways, parking lots and parking areas used by pedestrians and automobiles a summons may be issued where the snow or ice remains uncleared within twenty-four (24) hours after the snow has ceased to fall or the ice has formed. c. Recurring Accumulations of Storm Water. Adequate run-off drains shall be provided and maintained to eliminate any such recurrent or excessive accumulation of storm water. d. Sources of Infestation. e. Foundation Walls. Foundation walls

e run-off drains shall be provided and maintained to eliminate any such recurrent or excessive accumulation of storm water. d. Sources of Infestation. e. Foundation Walls. Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, free from defects and damage, and capable of bearing imposed loads safely. f. Chimneys and All Flue and Vent Attachments Thereto. Chimneys and all flue and vent attachments thereto shall be maintained structurally sound, free from defects, and so maintained as to capably perform at all times the functions for which they were designed. Chimneys, flues, gas vents or other draft-producing equipment shall provide sufficient draft to develop the rated output of the connected equipment, shall be structurally safe, durable, smoke-tight, and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases. g. Exterior Porches, Landings, Balconies, Stairs and Fire Escapes. Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs and fire escapes shall be provided with banisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling, and the same shall be kept structurally sound, in good repair, and free from defects. (1972 Code § 16-8.1; Ord. No. 1690-00 § 3; Ord. No. 2301-11)