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<br />(2) Natural P-rowth. Dead trees and limbs or other natural growth which, by <br />reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage, constitutes a <br />hazard to persons in the vicinity thereof. <br />(3) Overhangings and awnings. Loose and overhanging objects which, by reason <br />of location above ground level, constitute a danger of falling on persons in the <br />vicinity thereof. <br />(4) Sources of infestation. Permitting premises to become infested with vermin <br />or rodents is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. No owner, <br />occupant or person in charge or control of any premises shall cause or <br />knowingly permit such premises to become or to remain infested with vernun <br />or rodents. <br />(5) Foundation walls. Exterior foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound, <br />free from defects and damage and capable of bearing imposed loads safely. <br />(6) ChimneXs and all flue and vent attachments thereto. Chimneys and all flue <br />vent attachments thereto shall be maintained structurally sound, free from <br />defects and so maintained as to capably perform at all times the functions for <br />which they were designed, and the same shall be capable of withstanding the <br />action of flue gases. <br />(7) Gutters and downspout. All gutters and downspout shall be placed in <br />compliance with the Building Code and maintained to collect surface water <br />from roofs. Rusted, broken or damaged gutters and downspout shall be <br />promptly repaired or replaced. <br />(8) Sidewalks. All sidewalks shall be kept in repair. Any grade separation greater <br />than one inch on the surface of a sidewalk caused by cracks or settling shall <br />be promptly replaced or repaired. Sidewalks, where surfaces are eroded or <br />pitted to such an extent as to cause a safety hazard to pedestrians, shall be <br />replaced or repaired. <br />(b) Annearance of Exterior of Nonresidential Premises and Structures. The exterior of <br />premises and the condition of accessory structures shall be maintained so that the appearance of the <br />premises and all buildings thereon reflects a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the <br />immediate neighborhood so that such appearance does not constitute a blighting factor for adjoining <br />property owners nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrading of the <br />immediate neighborhood with the accompanying diminution of property values, including the <br />following: <br />(1) Landscaping. Premises sha11 be maintained. Lawns, hedges and bushes shall <br />be trimmed and kept from becoming overgrown and unsightly where exposed <br />to public view and where the same constitute a blighting factor depreciating <br />adjoining property. Grass, in lawns, permitted to grow in excess of eight <br />inches in height, shall be presumed to be a nuisance. <br />(2) Signs and billboards. All permanent signs and billboards exposed to public <br />view permitted by reason of other regulations or as a lawful nonconforming <br />use shall be maintained in good repair. Any signs which have weathered or <br />faded or those upon which the paint has peeled shall, with their supporting <br />members, be removed forthwith or put into a good state of repair. All broken <br />electrical signs shall be repaired or shall, with their supporting members, be <br />removed forthwith. <br />(3) Store fronts. All store fronts shall be kept in good repair, painted where <br />