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Article 2. Minimum Standards Division 1 - Exterior Property Areas Sec. 13 -30. Compliance. No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the provisions of this Division. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13-72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -31. Sanitation. All exterior property areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -32. Grading and Drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water on the premises or within any building or structure located thereon. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -33. Noxious Weeds. All exterior property areas shall be kept free from species of weeds or plant growth that are noxious or detrimental to the public health. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -34. Insect and Rodent Harborage. (1) Every owner and occupant of a structure containing two or more dwelling units shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests in all exterior areas of the premises. The owner shall be responsible for extermination when infestation exists in the shared or public parts of the premises. (2) In the case of a single family structure, the occupant shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, and vermin in all exterior property areas. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -35. Accessory Structures. All accessory structures including detached garages shall be maintained, structurally sound, and in good repair. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -36. Unoccupied Structure. The owner of every unoccupied dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be responsible for the maintenance of exterior property areas required under this Division. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) 11 -6