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Yard clippings, leaves, including tree branches, shrubbery or other similar trimmings, shall not be stored, placed or permitted to accumulate on the tree lawn or within the right of way, except in conjunction with scheduled municipal service and in accordance with removal regulations. 1363.302.14 Supplemental regulations for non-residential property a. Landscaping All trees, shrubs and other plantings which are part of a landscaping plan approved by the City pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1126 of the Zoning Code shall be maintained in a trimmed and healthy condition. Trees, shrubs and other plantings which have died shall be timely replaced with like and similar plantings. b. Fencing When any fence belonging to a non-residential property, and serving as a boundary between residential and non-residential properties, falls into a state of disrepair such as would require repair or replacement of more than fifty percent (50%) of the length of that portion of the fence which borders the residential property, the entire length of the fence which borders the residential property shall be replaced with a solid fence of a material, style and height proposed by the property owner which is approved by the City through the minor change process as delineated in Chapter 1126.09 of the Zoning Code. c. Lighting All exterior lighting shall be maintained and in good working condition. Nonworking lights shall be promptly replaced. Light fixtures, poles and pole bases shall be kept in good repair. 1363.303 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE 1363.303.1 General The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as to be preserved safely, fire hazards eliminated, and adjoining properties in the neighborhood protected from blighting influences. 1363.303.2 Protective treatment All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to