Chapter 1110 (Property Maintenance Code) requires foundations, roofs, gutters, fences, decks, sheds, sidewalks, and exterior paint to be kept structurally sound, with no peeling/flaking paint and no rust. Violation notices give 7-30 days to cure.
Specific code sections: foundations (§1110.303.5), exterior paint (§1110.303.2), guttering (§1110.303.10), decks/porches (§1110.303.10), sheds/accessory structures (§1110.302.7), sidewalks (§1110.302.3), windows/doors (§1110.302.15, §1110.303.13), and roofs (§1110.303.10). Inspections are by complaint via the Neighborhood Preservation Program.
Notice of Violation with 7-30 day cure depending on hazard; up to $1,000/day after cure deadline; cleanup costs lien onto property as special tax bill.
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