PM-302.1 General: All exterior property and premises shall be subject to the provisions of Sections PM-302.2 through PM-302.7.

PM-302.2 Sanitation:^[47.1] All exterior property and premises, including porches, patios and decks, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and free from any accumulation of:

1. rubbish or garbage;

2. building materials or equipment that are not currently being used for work at the property, or are being used in connection with work at the property which requires a building permit, if no such permit has been obtained; or

3. an unreasonable quantity of other personal property, not including currently functional items such as patio furniture, play equipment, lawn and garden equipment or other similar outdoor items.

Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.

PM-302.3 Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches (254 mm). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees, shrubs, cultivated flowers and gardens.

PM-302.4 Grading and drainage: All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon.

Exception: Approved water retention areas and reservoirs.

PM-302.4.1 Storm drainage: Drainage of roofs, paved areas, yards, courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a health or safety hazard.

PM-302.4.2 Drainage: Activity on a premises including, but not limited to regrading, terracing, fencing and construction activity shall not result in the concentration of surface water drainage to adjoining property.

Exception: Where terrain slopes toward a natural water course such as a creek, stream or river.

PM-302.5 Site hazard: All walkways, stairs, driveways, paving spaces and similar areas shall be maintained free from hazardous conditions. Stairs shall also comply with the requirements of Sections PM-304.7 and PM-602.3.

PM-302.6 Accessory structures: All accessory structures, including detached garages, tool sheds, decks, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.

PM-302.7 Motor vehicles: Except as provided for by Use Registration Permit, not more than one currently unregistered motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled on any exterior property.