1. A. The following requirements apply to nonresidential properties.
2. B. The exterior of nonresidential structures must be maintained to the building code requirements in effect at the time of construction, alteration, or repair.
3. C. The specific minimum maintenance standards set forth in Sections 29.35.020 through 29.35.100 apply to all nonresidential structures.

All accessory structures on non-residential property must be maintained structurally safe and in good repair and sound condition. Exterior steps and walkways must be maintained free of unsafe obstructions or hazardous conditions.

The roof must be maintained structurally sound, and have no exterior defects that might admit rain. Storm water must be channeled in an approved manner to an approved point of disposal.

Every masonry, metal, or other chimney must remain adequately supported, structurally sound and free from obstructions and must be maintained in good repair and sound condition that ensures there will be no leakage or backup of noxious gases. Loose bricks or blocks must be rebonded. Loose or missing mortar must be replaced.

1. A. Foundation elements must be adequately maintained to support the building and must be free of rot, crumbling elements, or similar deterioration.
2. B. The supporting structural members must be maintained structurally sound, showing no evidence of deterioration or decay that could substantially impair their ability to carry imposed loads.

1. A. Every exterior wall and weather-exposed exterior surface or attachment must be maintained to be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions that might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or the occupied spaces of the building.
2. B. All exterior wood surfaces must be substantially impervious to the adverse effects of weather and must be maintained in good repair and sound condition. Wood used in repair of permanent structures and located nearer than six inches to earth must be treated wood or wood having a natural resistance to decay.
3. C. Exterior metal surfaces must be protected from rust and corrosion where applicable.
4. D. Every section of exterior brick, stone, masonry, or other veneer must be maintained structurally sound.

Every stair, porch, and attachment to stairs or porches must be maintained so as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the loads to which it is subjected, and must be maintained in good repair and sound condition, including replacement as necessary of flooring, treads, risers, and stringers that evidence excessive wear, are broken, warped or loose.

Every handrail and guardrail must be firmly fastened, and must be maintained in good repair and sound condition capable of supporting the loads to which it is subjected, and meet the following requirement:

1. A. Handrails and guardrails required by the building codes at the time of construction must be maintained or, if removed, must be replaced.

Every window must be substantially weather-tight, maintained in good repair and sound condition for its intended use and must comply with the following:

1. A. Every window must be fully supplied with glass window panes or an approved substitute without open cracks and holes.
2. B. Every window sash must be in good repair and sound condition and fit weather-tight within its frames.
3. C. Every window frame must be maintained so as to exclude rain as completely as possible and to substantially exclude wind from entering the building

Every exterior door must comply with the following:

1. A. Every exterior door, door hinge, door lock, and strike plate must be maintained in good working condition.
2. B. Every exterior door must be maintained in good repair and sound condition and be weather-tight.
3. C. Every doorframe must be maintained so as to substantially exclude rain and wind from entering the building.

All exterior property areas must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any significant accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All garbage must be stored in receptacles that are watertight and free from holes and covered with tight fitting lids at all times.

The City Administrator’s authority to enforce the requirements of this Title is the sole and exclusive means of enforcement of the provisions of this Title as those provisions apply to non-residential structures. There is no separate private right of enforcement action arising from any violation of this Title as those provisions apply to non-residential structures. This limitation does not restrict the exercise of any private legal rights that may arise under contract or other applicable law.