13.10.070 Building and Property Maintenance.
(a) Maintenance Required. All commercial buildings and structures regardless of zone, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and non-hazardous manner. All means of egress, devices, safeguards and equipment shall be kept in good working order. The exterior of all premises and the condition of all buildings, structures and components thereon shall be maintained so as to prevent and repair deterioration, so that the appearance thereof shall reflect a level of maintenance in conformity with all applicable ordinances of the City of Kenai and so as to ensure that the property itself may be preserved safely and that hazards to public health and safety are avoided.
(b) Maintenance Standards.
(1) Maintenance of Structures. Each owner and occupant shall keep all exterior components of every structure in good repair, including but not limited to, walls, roofs, chimneys, cornices, gutters, downspouts, drains, porches, steps, landings, fire escapes, exterior stairs, windows, shutters, doors, storefronts, signs, marquees and awnings.
(A) All surfaces shall be covered with a protective coating, such as paint, plastic or other permanent exterior material that preserves the structure and does not contribute to deterioration. Weather resistant sheathing paper is not considered protective coating under this section. Surfaces specifically designed to be used without a protective coating are exempt from this requirement.
(B) All surfaces shall be maintained free of deterioration, including but not limited to, broken glass, loose or missing shingles or siding, crumbling brick, stone and mortar, and peeling, scaling or deteriorated paint.
(C) Overhanging structures, including canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, exterior stairways, fire escapes, and other structures with overhanging extensions shall be maintained in good repair, be securely anchored to the structure, and be protected from rust and other signs of decay by application of a weather protective material such as paint. Non-operative or broken electrical signs shall be repaired or removed. All obsolete signs and sign structures shall be removed.
(D) Windows may not be boarded over except for temporary repairs or maintenance not to exceed thirty (30) days.
(2) Maintenance of Premises and Landscape Elements.
(A) All premises and landscape elements shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including but not limited to steps, walks, driveways, fences, retaining walls, trees, shrubs, grass and weeds. If any such area or object constitutes a danger to health or safety, it shall be repaired, replaced or removed.
(B) All paved driveways and walks that exist within the public right-of-way shall be maintained in safe condition.
(C) All fences, retaining walls or similar structures shall be firmly anchored in the ground and maintained in good structural repair. Wooden elements or other elements subject to deterioration from weathering shall be maintained with chemicals or paint to preserve the element and to retard deterioration.
(D) Weeds and grass shall be kept trimmed and from becoming overgrown.
(E) Trees and shrubs which have branches projecting into the public right-of-way, including public sidewalks, public places or public highway, shall be kept trimmed to prevent interference with any person or vehicle lawfully using the right-of-way.
(F) All yards, courts or lots shall be kept free of accumulations of trash, garbage waste, rubbish, refuse, junk, and other noxious or offensive materials or substances that may cause a fire hazard or may act as a breeding place for vermin or insects.
(G) All portions of all premises shall be graded so there is no pooling of water or recurrent entrance of water into any basement or cellar.
(c) Maintenance After Casualty Damage. Within a period of ninety (90) days after casualty damage to any premises, the owner and operator shall take the following steps:
(1) Contract for or begin the repair and restoration of damaged areas and removal of debris; and
(2) Contract for or begin the demolition and removal of any part of the premises not to be repaired and restored and for the removal of debris in connection therewith.
(d) Penalty. Any person, firm, entity or corporation which shall violate this section shall upon conviction be punished as provided for violations of KMC 13.05.010. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2146-2006)