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<br /> November 25, 2013
<br /> 3486 Crystal Place
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<br /> Sec. 58-1. Maintenance of private property.
<br /> (a) It is the duty of the owner of every vacant property and the owner and occupant of every occupied
<br /> property to maintain the property in a neat, clean and presentable manner free of any junk, debris,
<br /> refuse, litter, dead trees, or noxious weeds, and to remove all other public health or safety
<br /> hazards from the property.
<br /> (c) Any violation of this section is declared to be a nuisance and a public safety and welfare hazard,
<br /> and upon seven days' written notice to the owner, as shown by the records of the office of the
<br /> county auditor, of private premises on which such material is found or any conditions in violation
<br /> of this code section exist, the city may remove such matter or correct any conditions in violation,
<br /> and certify the cost of such removals or corrections as any other special assessment.
<br /> (Code 1984, § 9.55; Ord. No. 191 2nd series, § 1, 6-14-1999)
<br /> Sec. 58-3. Junk cars,furniture, household furnishings and appliances stored on public or private property.
<br /> It is unlawful to park or store any unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable motor vehicle lacking essential
<br /> parts, household furnishings or appliances, or parts or components, on any property, public or private, unless
<br /> housed within a lawfully erected building. Any violation of this section is declared to be a nuisance; and upon
<br /> seven days' written notice to the owner, as shown by the records in the office of the county auditor, of private
<br /> premises on which such material is found, the city may remove the vehicle and certify the cost of such removal as
<br /> any other special assessment. For the purpose of this section, an inoperable motor vehicle shall be defined as
<br /> lacking parts essential to operation, including but not limited to wheels, tires, motor, drive train, battery; or having
<br /> two or more flat tires; or having the interior, including the driver's position, used for storage in such a manner that
<br /> no person can operate the vehicle.
<br /> (Code 1984, § 9.50)
<br /> Sec. 86-70. Permit expiration.
<br /> (a) Notwithstanding continuing or ongoing work, any building permit issued by the city shall expire
<br /> and by limitation be null and void and shall require issuance of a new permit and payment of half
<br /> the original permit fee if a certificate of occupancy and final completion has not been issued within
<br /> the following length of time after the date of permit issuance, which new permit and fee shall be
<br /> necessary to reimburse the city for ongoing and more than normal number and cost of inspection
<br /> services:
<br /> (1) Single-family residential dwellings, including new construction, remodeling or additions,
<br /> 24 months.
<br /> (2) Accessory buildings on single-family residential properties, 12 months.
<br /> (3) All multifamily and nonresidential construction, 24 months, except when a longer time is
<br /> authorized by the council at the time the original permit is issued.
<br /> (b) Notwithstanding continuing or ongoing work nor issuance of new or extended permits, all exterior
<br /> work shall be expeditiously brought to completion to protect adjoining and nearby properties as
<br /> follows:
<br /> (1) No land shall remain disturbed and exposed without established grass or other ground
<br /> cover for a period exceeding 12 months, or any lesser period as may be specified in the
<br /> permit.
<br /> (2) All exterior construction, including siding, roofing, doors, windows and finish, shall be
<br /> completed and present a finished appearance within 12 months of the start of
<br /> construction.
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