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FROM :CITY OF MAPLE GROVE C&ED . 612 494 6425 1999,06-30 10:16 ~717 P.02/03 .M~ple Grove CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 301 GENERAL 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this ,haplc:r shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of strUctures. equipment and exterior property. 301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the: structures and extcrior property in compliance with these requirements. except as otherwise provided for in Sections 305 and 306. A person shall nO[ occupy as owner-occupant or penni t another person to occupy premises which are not in a saraital)' and safe condition and which do not comply wirh the require- ments of this chapler. Occupanls of a dwelling unit are respon- sible for keeping in a clean. sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit or premises which they occupy and cona-ol. 301.3 Vacant structures and land. All vacant strUctures and premises thereof or vacant land shaJ! be maintained in a clean. safe. secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect [he public healtlJ or safecy. SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS 302.1 Sanitation. AIl exterior property and p~mises shall b~ maintained in a clean. safe and sanitary condition.. The occupant shaU keep [hat part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. 302.2 Grading and drainage. AU premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent" the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any strUcture located thereon. Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs. 302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. AU sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair. and maintained free from hazardous conditions. Stairs shall comply wim the requirements of Sec- tions 303.10 and 702.9. 302.4 Weeds. All premises :lnd ex.terior property shall be main- tained free from weeds or plant growth in ex.cess of 10 inches (254 mm). All noxious weeds ShOll) be prohibited. Weeds shall be detined as all grasses. annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided: however. Ihis term shall not include cultivated tlowers Jl1d gardens. 302.5 Rodent haroorage. AIl.~tructures and exterior property shall be kept free from roJent harborage anJ infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly extermin<1ted by approved processes ~hich will not be injurious to human health. After extermination. proper precautions shall b~ taken to diminate rodent harborage and prevcnt reinfcstation. r', ~J02~6'Ejhaulit vent"s:pwes. duct~. condu~[Or.~. fans or blowers shall noc Ji.~l:hargc: gases. ste:.Lm. vapor. hOI air. grease. smoke. 1998 INTeANATlONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE odors or other g:lseou.o; or particulalt? wastes directly upon I \ abuuing or adjacent public or private property or th;1C of anolher I ; tenant. \.1 302.7 Accessory structures. AU :lCCC6S0ry srructures. includ- ing detached g:lf:Jges. fences and walls. .shall be mainwined strUcturalJy sound and in good repair. 302.7.1 Gates which :u'e required to be self-closing i'111d self-latching in accordi'111ce witlJ the building code shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from a still position of 6 inches (152 rnm) from the gatepost. 302.8 Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in other regula- tions, not more than one cUfTently unregistered or uninspected motor vehicle shall be parked. kept or stored on any premises. and no vehicle sh.lIl at any time be in a state of major disassem- bly. disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul. including body work. provided that such work is perfonned inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes. 302.9 Defacement or property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage. mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any priv-ace or public property by placing thereon any marking. carving or groffici. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface (0 i'111 approved scate of maintenance and repair. SECTION 303 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE 303.1 Genera!. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair. structurally sound :u1d sanitary so as noc to pose a threat to the public health. safety or welfare. 303.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces. including but not limited [0. doors. door and window frames. cornices, porches and [rim. shaH be maintainc:d in good condirion. Exte- rior wood surfaces. other than dec:1y-re.~istant woods. shall be procected from (h~ elements and decay by painting Or other protective covering or treatmenL Peeling. flaking and chipped paine shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints ;1S well as those bctween the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors. and skylights shaH be majntain~d wealh~r resistant and waler tight 303.3 Street numbers. Each structure to which a slreet number ha.'i becn assigne~1 shall have such number &5playc:d in "- position easily ohserved and readabl~ from [he public way. All numbers shall be in Ar..lbic numeral.~ <.It I~a.~t 3 inches 06 mm) hi~h and r/~.in~h ( IJ mm) stmkl:. 3113." Structural m~mbl:rs. All stnil':lUral m~mbers shall be maintained frcl: from J~teri()ratjon. and shall b~ c;lpabJ~ of safely .~upp.'rting the: imposcd J~;ld and lille loads. 9