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(3) All new or repaired bare surfaces shall be painted or stained to match and
<br /> conform to the existing colors of the structure, but not to include fences or
<br /> patio decks constructed at the rear of the structure.
<br />(4) All exterior surfaces weathered with dirt and grime or which are peeling or
<br /> flaking shall be painted or stained with approved, protective coating or surface.
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<br /> 1306.31 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS.
<br /> No owner or operator of any premises shall maintain or permit to be maintained at or on
<br />the extedor property areas of such premises any condition which deteriorates, blights or
<br />debases the appearance of the neighborhood; or creates a fire, safety or health hazard; or
<br />which 'is a public nuisance; or which adversely alters the appearance and general character of
<br />the neighborhood and shall keep such premises free of any debds, object, material or condition
<br />which may create a health, accident or fire hazard or which is a public nuisance. Furniture used
<br />on open porches, decks and patios shall be of the type and style designed and intended for
<br />extedor use. Lawns, landscaping, trees and driveways shall also be maintained so as not to
<br />constitute a blighting or deteriorating effect in the neighborhood. All parking surfaces, both
<br />existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
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<br /> 1306.32 MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES.
<br /> (a) Owner. Whenever any habitable or occupiable structure or part thereof, or any
<br />accessory building or structure or part thereof, is in such state of disrepair, or whenever the
<br />light or ventilation, or any other condition in or about such buildings or structures or part thereof,
<br />or in or about the lot on which they are situated, is, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner,
<br />in a condition or in its effect dangerous to life or health, the Building Commissioner may order or
<br />cause repairs to be made, or may order or cause the light or ventilation to be improved, or take
<br />such other action as he may deem necessary to remove such danger to life or health.
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<br /> (b) Occupant. The occupant of a dwelling unit in any dwelling structure and the
<br />occupant of an occupiable structure shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary
<br />condition that part of the dwelling unit, dwelling structure, occupiabte structure or premises
<br />which he occupies and controls. In addition, such occupant shall be responsible for maintaining
<br />in good and safe working order the equipment and appliances which he owns.
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<br /> 1306.33 JANITOR, CUSTODIAN OR AGENT.
<br /> (a) A nonresident owner of one or more rental dwelling unit(s), excluding condominium
<br />property, shall designate either a janitor, custodian, agent or other responsible person for each
<br />dwelling structure who shall, except as hereinafter provided in subsection (b) hereof, reside in
<br />such rental dwetling structure and have charge of the same. However, where there exist two or
<br />more such rental dwelling structures on one parcel of land or upon two or more contiguous
<br />parcels of land, one janitor, custodian or agent residing in any one of such rental dwelling unit
<br />may serve as janitor, custodian or agent for all of such rental dwelling units.
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<br /> (b) Such janitor, custodian, agent or other responsible person designated by the owner,
<br />pursuant to subsection (a) hereof, shall not be required to reside in such rental dwelling
<br />structure when such rental dwelling structure is owned or managed by a person, firm or
<br />corporation who resides in or has a business office located within the City.
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<br /> (c) Such janitor, custodian, agent or other responsible person,shall be available at
<br />reasonable hours, to the Building Official and to the tenants of the dwelling units. A schedule
<br />showing the name, location and hours of the janitor, custodian, agent or other responsible
<br />person is available and the name, address and telephone number of the owner shall be posted
<br />at the main entrance of such structure.
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<br /> 1306.34 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PEST EXTERMINATION.
<br /> Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the
<br />extermination of any insects, vermin, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises and
<br />every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling unit containing more than one dwelling unit and
<br />every occupant of an occupiable structure shall be responsible for such extermination whenever
<br />his dwelling unit or occupiable structure is the only one infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
<br />whenever the occupant fails to maintain a dwelling or an occupiable structure in a rat-proof or
<br />insect-proof condition or whenever infestation exists in two or more occupancies in an
<br />occupiable structure, or in the shared or public parts of a dwelling containing two or more
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