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ARTICLE 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 17-300.0 GENERAL 17-300.1 Scope: The provisions of this article shall govern the minimum conditions for maintenance of exterior property, premises, and structures. 17-300.2 Responsibility: The owner of the premises shall structures and premises in compliance with these requirements. not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy or which do not comply with the requirements of this article. maintain such A person shall use, premises 17-300.3 Vacant structures and land: All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained clean, safe, secure and sanitary so as not to cause a nuisance or adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. SECTION 17-301.0 PREMISES CONDITIONS 17-301.1 Sanitation: All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. 17-301.1.1 Containers: The operator of every establishment producing garbage, vegetable wastes, or other putrescible materials shall provide, and at all times cause to be used, leakproof approved containers, provided with close fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal. 17-301.2 Grading and drainage: All premises so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant structure located thereon. shall be graded and maintained water thereon, or within any 17-301.3 Sidewalks and driveways: All sidewalks, walkways, driveways, park- ing spaces and similar areas for public use shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and shall be maintained free of hazardous conditions. Stairs shall comply with the requirements of Section 17-302.3.7. 17-301.4 Landscaping: Yards in residential zoning districts shall be pro- vided with lawn or ground cover of vegetation or shrubs, covering an area of not less than ten percent of the total lot area. All lot areas which are not covered by vegetation shall be treated to prevent the blowing or scattering of dust particles in the air. Any tree, shrub or other plant material on the premises which overhangs a public entrance, driveway, or public walk shall be properly trimmed to avoid obstruction of view or movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Weeds and grass shall be maintained at a height of no more than 8 inches (203 mm) on any premises or upon the right of way adjoining such premises; except weeds and grass on unimproved parcels of land shall be main- tained at a height of no more than 12 inches (305 mm). The area along fences and along foundations shall be maintained free of volunteer growth of trees and shrubs. 17-301.5 Storage areas: All open salvage yards and open storage areas shall be completely obscured from surrounding property by a solid screen not less than 6 feet (1828mm) in height. 17-301.6 Exhaust vents: ~ pprson shall not construct, maintain, or operate pipes, ducts, conductors,' fans, or blowers discharging gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes so as to discharge directly upon abutting or adjacent public and private property or that of another tenant. 17-301o7 Accessory structures: All accessory structures, including detached garages, sheds, antennas, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. 14