§ 80-3. Standards.

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner, tenant, occupant or other person having possession or charge of any structure, lot or property in the Village of Old Field to ensure that:

A. 

All grounds and exterior of the property are kept clean and free and clear of all composting materials, construction debris, garbage, junk, refuse, rubbish and/or solid waste all as defined in § 80-2 above, unless otherwise permitted by the Village of Old Field.

B. 

No unregistered motor vehicle, or a motor vehicle not suitable for operation as originally intended, shall be stored on the grounds and exterior of the property except within an enclosed garage or on an approved driveway. Lack of a license plate affixed to a motor vehicle shall be presumptive evidence that the vehicle is unregistered.

C. 

Lawns, trees and shrubbery located within the public view as defined in § 80-2 herein shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition, free of nuisance, hazard, debris, litter and unsightly materials, and in a manner that does not pose an obstruction or danger to the passage of pedestrians or vehicles traveling the roadways. For the purposes of this provision, all lawns shall be trimmed to a height of no greater than eight inches. Dead or diseased trees, or any portion thereof, which present any hazard to life or property shall be removed. This standard shall not apply to unimproved property as defined herein unless an obstruction or danger to the passage of pedestrians or vehicles traveling the roadways shall exist.

D. 

Fences and walls are to be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition. Broken fences and walls are to be repaired or replaced.

E. 

Steps, walks, driveways, private roads, and other similar paved and/or concrete areas are to be maintained and kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.

F. 

Structures shall be maintained at all times in a safe and secure manner with appurtenant roofing, siding, chimneys, windows and doors. Broken or missing roofing, siding, chimneys, windows or doors shall be repaired or replaced.

G. 

All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon or within any structure located thereon.

H. 

Roof drains, overflow pipes, air-conditioning drains and any other water runoff shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition and shall not drain onto a public right-of-way, street or adjoining property.