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Page 8 of 20 the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, within any structure located thereon, or on any adjacent property. Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs. (C) Sidewalks And Driveways: All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. Stairs shall comply with the requirements of subsections 4- 8- 3 -3(J) and 4- 8- 7 -2(1) of this chapter. (D) Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight inches (8 "). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. "Weeds" shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens or prairie grasses as defined in section 7 -1 -12 of this code. (E) Rodent Harborage: All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. 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 eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. (F) Exhaust Vents: Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant. (G) Accessory Structures: All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and retaining walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair, and the garage exterior shall be the same color as the principal structure. 1. Gates which are required to be self - closing and self - latching in accordance with the building code shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from a still position of six inches (6 ") from the gatepost. (H) Pools And Pool Buildings: All pools and associated buildings must be kept in good repair so as not pose a threat to public health, safety and welfare. The Minnesota state pool regulations will prevail with regard to the water treatment. The pool circulation pump and filtration system must be maintained in operation from May 31 until September 1. Pools that cannot meet these standards must be abated and sealed as per city ordinance. (1) Defacement Of Property: No person shall wilfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior . surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) 1- 8 -3 -3: EXTERIOR STRUCTURE: (A) General: The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. "3) Protective Treatment: All exterior surfaces, including, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches and trim, shall be maintained in a good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of window, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) :0) Street Numbers: Each structure to which a street number has been assigned shall have such number displayed in a position easily observed and readable -'a - n the public way. All numbers shall be in Arabic ittp://66.113.195.234/MN /Burnsville /docbar.htm 6/9/2006