§ 39-144. Maintenance requirements.

(a)

Properties subject to the provisions of this article shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown 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 including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed materials, or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.

(b)

The property 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.

(c)

Front, side, and rear yard landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the County's regulations and standards at the time registration was required. Landscape shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges, or similar plantings, decorative rock, bark, or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation. Landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt, or similar material. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting, pruning, and mowing of required landscape and removal of all landscape trimmings, garbage, debris, and other derelict property or material found on the property.

(d)

Pools and spas shall be maintained so that the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris, and free of mosquito breeding or vermin infestation. Pools and spas shall comply with the enclosure requirements of the Broward County Code of Ordinances and the Florida Building Code, as they may be amended from time to time.

(e)

In the event that the National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center, or other appropriate weather agency declares a hurricane warning for any portion of Broward County, all materials, furnishings, and equipment at the property shall be secured, stored, or removed so as to not create a safety hazard due to hurricane force winds.

(Ord. No. 2009-80, § 2, 12-8-09)