17.80.060 Maintenance standards for developed property.
A. All developed real property in the city shall be maintained at a level not less than the following standards:
1. Address Numerals. Street address numerals shall be maintained pursuant to the following:
a. For single-family dwelling units, street addresses shall be visible from the public street and may be displayed either on the front door, on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance, or on another prominent location. When the property has alley access, address numerals shall be displayed in a prominent location visible from the alley.
b. For multifamily dwelling units, street addresses shall be visible from the public street and shall be displayed on the complex identification sign. If there is no complex identification sign, the street address may be displayed on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance or on another prominent location. When the property has alley access, address numerals shall be displayed in a prominent location visible from the alley. Identification of individual units shall be provided adjacent to the unit entrances.
c. For nonresidential properties, street addresses shall be visible from the public street and shall be displayed on the freestanding sign as allowed in Chapter 17.38. If there is no freestanding sign, the street address may be displayed on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance or on another prominent location. When the property has alley access, address numerals shall be displayed in a prominent location visible from the alley. Identification of individual units shall be provided adjacent to the unit entrances.
2. Building Exteriors and Roofs. Exterior building surfaces and roofs for all buildings including accessory buildings and structures shall be maintained free of significant surface cracks, missing materials, warping and dry rot which either threaten the structural integrity, or result in a dilapidated, decaying, disfigured, or partially ruined appearance.
3. Condition of Structures. Structures shall not be partially destroyed, abandoned, unsecured, or permitted to remain in a state of partial construction for more than thirty days, except properties with valid current building permits on file with the city of Wasco building department. Buildings or structures shall not be boarded up for a period in excess of ten days without a valid demolition or building permit on file, except in compliance with Section 17.80.070.
4. Drainage. On-site drainage improvements shall be maintained in order to prevent deterioration, disrepair, and ineffectiveness.
5. Excavations. Excavations, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, and other holes shall be properly secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
6. Graffiti. All structures, equipment, walls, and fencing on the property shall be maintained free of graffiti.
7. Landscaping. All landscaping on the property shall be maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.34 and all landscaping visible from a public street shall be maintained in a healthy condition free of dying, dead, diseased, decayed, discarded and/or overgrown vegetation.
8. Lighting. All exterior light fixtures shall be maintained in good working order free of broken lamps, lenses, and light bulbs. Furthermore, the structural integrity of all supporting poles and mounting fixtures shall be maintained. All insulation and connections shall be intact and free of exposed wire.
9. Outdoor Drying. In all residential zones or residential developments, the outdoor airing and/or drying of laundry, clothes, other household linens, or food is permitted only in rear or side yards; provided, that the items are not visible from a public street excluding alleys.
10. Paint. Painted surfaces on buildings, trash enclosures, walls, retaining walls, fences, and structures shall be maintained in order to prevent decay, excessive cracking, peeling, chalking, dry rot, warping, or termite infestation.
11. Parking Areas, Sidewalks. Parking areas, private alleys, driveways, sidewalks, and walkways shall be maintained free of potholes, cracks, breaks, lifting, and other deteriorated conditions. The parking and storage of vehicles are subject to the provisions of Sections 17.36.030(B) and 17.36.100, Table 3-8.
12. Pools. Barrier fencing and gates for swimming pools and spas shall be maintained as required by the California Building Code. Swimming pools and spas shall not contain unfiltered or stagnant water.
13. Rodent and Vermin Control. All property, including landscaped areas, buildings, and structures, shall be maintained free of rodents and other vermin in accordance with the requirements of the district Kern County mosquito and vector control.
14. Signs. All signs and sign structures shall be maintained in order to prevent deterioration, disrepair, and unsightliness. The structural integrity of all supporting poles, and mounting fixtures shall be maintained. All sign faces shall be maintained free of missing lettering or lighting.
15. Trash Bins. Trash bins or dumpsters shall be kept within an enclosed building, trash enclosure, or screened from public view to the maximum extent feasible. Overflowing trash bins or dumpsters due to inadequate number of bins and/or request for service from the trash hauler are prohibited. Use of commercial trash bins for residential uses other than during construction with a valid building permit is prohibited.
16. Use of Canopies. The use of portable canopies is allowed in residential and nonresidential zones subject to the requirements of Sections 17.30.020 and 17.40.270.
17. Use of Tarps. Excluding emergency repairs, the use of tarps for roof and building repairs is prohibited. Additionally, the use of tarps for vehicle covers, carports, or temporary canopies, enclosures, and/or awnings is prohibited in any outdoor area visible from any public street.
18. Walls, Fences, and Trash Enclosures. All walls, retaining and planter walls, and fences abutting a street or trash enclosure shall be maintained free of significant surface cracks, dry rot, warping, deterioration, leaning, missing panels or blocks which either threaten the structural integrity, or result in a dilapidated, decaying, disfigured, or partially ruined appearance.
19. Window Screens. All window and glass door screens shall be maintained free of tears, rips, and holes. On residential rental properties, window screens are required on all windows.
20. Windows. Broken windows and glass doors and the use of materials other than glass as a replacement or covering of windowpanes are prohibited. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).