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 Lauderhill
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 10. GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS/ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY
 Article III. ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND FORECLOSURE REPORTING

  § 10-36. Maintenance requirements.  

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  • The lender must comply with any and all applicable laws relative to the abandoned property including, but not limited to, state statutes, federal codes, county codes, building codes, and city codes in order to properly maintain the abandoned property in a secure manner, which shall include but not be limited to, the following requirements for so long as the building remains abandoned.

    (1)

    Properties subject to this article shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown grass, brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state, or local law, discarded personal items included, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.

    (2)

    Properties shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure.

    (3)

    Front, side, and rear yard landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the standards enumerated in the City Code at the time registration was required.

    (4)

    Landscape shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, trees, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation. Landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.

    (5)

    Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting, and mowing of required landscape and removal of all vegetative trimmings.

    (6)

    Pools and spas shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris and shall be sanitary. Pools and spas shall comply with the enclosure requirements of the City Code, the county code, and the Florida Building Code, as amended from time to time.

    (7)

    The structural integrity of any buildings, stairs and steps shall be reasonably maintained.

    (8)

    The fences and gates shall be reasonably maintained and secure.

    (9)

    All doors and windows shall be secured such that all building openings are closed, secure, weather tight (hurricane proof, etc.), and rodent proof as may be required by City Code.

(Ord. No. 12O-04-109, § 1, 4-30-2012)