HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/14/2007 - EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE DATE: August 14, 2007
STAFF: Felix Lee WORK SESSION ITEM
Beth Sowder FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
Ginny Sawyer
Teresa Ablao
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Exterior Property Maintenance Code(XPMC).
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
As the second of four of the Neighborhood Quality items to be discussed, this item focuses on
exterior property maintenance—separate from and not included in the Dangerous Building Code and
Rental Habitability Standards. The intent is to update City Council on the responses to the public
outreach staff has performed since the last work session on September 12,2006,providing examples
of what other communities are doing, and providing some data showing approximately how many
violations currently exist and where they exist. In addition,staff will provide Council with optional
recommendations both from staff and from a small stakeholder group.
Staff seeks direction and answers from Council in response to the following questions:
1. Does Council wish to move forward with any of the optional recommendations and have
Exterior Property Maintenance Codes drafted in regards to:
a. Dirt yards
b. Dilapidated fences
C. Extensive chipping or peeling paint
d. Deteriorated roofing and/or gutters
2. Which option provided does Council wish to move forward with(Option 1, 2A, 213, or 3)?
3. Does Council agree with the proposed time line to do so?
Options
• Option 1 —No changes to current code.
• Option 2 —Draft exterior property maintenance codes for violations that can only be seen
from the street.
A. Staff recommends that single violations be addressed as well as multiple violations
when visible from the street.
Staff recommends this option as the best place to begin addressing these issues as a
first step.
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B. The small task group of stakeholders would like to include an escalating matrix
which will take the entire property into consideration and only multiple violations or
very egregious single violations would be addressed.
• Option 3 —Draft exterior property maintenance codes for violations that can be seen from
any public right-of-way (street and/or alley) or ground level of neighboring properties.
Single violations would be addressed as well as multiple violations.
BACKGROUND
Fort Collins residents have expressed growing concerns over the quality and appearance of their
neighborhoods. Recently, those concerns have been directed at neglected properties that can
accelerate the deterioration of neighborhoods. Currently,there are existing situations that residents
consider detrimental to the well-being of their neighborhoods for which the City has no tools.
Previous Council Direction
From the September 12, 2006 Council work session:
• Staff was directed to look at health, safety and general neglect concerns.
• Staff was directed to review the appearance and maintenance standards (exterior property
maintenance).
• Council members agreed to address egregious situations.
• Council members differed on maintenance and visual appearance issues.
• Staff directed to bring back examples of what other communities are doing,observe existing
problems, and get public feedback.
RESEARCH AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff researched other communities, observed current possible violations in Fort Collins, and
received public feedback.
Possible Violations in Fort Collins
Staff surveyed the northwest quadrant of Fort Collins (north of Prospect and west of College) and
found the following number of possible XPMC violations:
• 106 dead/dirt yards
• 13 dilapidated fences
• 15 excessive chipping/peeling paint
• 4 deteriorated roofs/gutters
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Staff is recommending Exterior Property Maintenance Codes that:
1. Apply to all properties within the City of Fort Collins.
2. Address dirt/dead yards, dilapidated fences, excessive chipping/peeling paint, and
deteriorated roofs and gutters.
3. Address these issues through early mitigation to prevent further deterioration and
delapidation
This agenda item separates out the exterior property maintenance issues of dirt yards, dilapidated
fences, excessive chipping/peeling paint, and deteriorated roofing and/or gutters and proposes to
adopt them into Chapter 20 (Nuisances) of the Municipal Code.
Costs Involved
• The exact costs of implementing Exterior Property Maintenance Code are unknown.
• It will take additional staff hours for inspections of violations.
• Additional administrative staff hours will be needed to support Code Inspectors and Referee.
• Staff recommends violations be civil infractions (rather than criminal misdemeanors)
resulting in increase of cases heard by Referee.
o Cost of Referee is covered in the Code Compliance offer in Neighborhood and
Building Services Budget for Outcomes (BFO) offer.
o Some costs of Referee are recovered through fines.
• If the current proposed budget is accepted,NBS administrative staff can absorb extra work.
Otherwise, services will be affected.
• Code Enforcement is seeking an additional hourly/seasonal inspector in 2008/2009 budget
(with the hourly inspector beginning in 2009) in order to cover the current increased
workload- and to enforce the possible property maintenance codes in 2009 .
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• Assuming current proposed budget is accepted, no additional funding is needed.
Discussion
Since the September 12, 2006 work session, an outreach effort to citizens at large(on-line survey
and 2 public meetings) and a small focus group of stakeholders have discussed this item. Staff has
also researched what standards other communities utilize in an effort to learn what is working in
other communities, specifically similar college towns and other top rated places to live.
Staff has concluded that the City's ability to address and prevent neglected properties from
deteriorating and affecting entire neighborhoods should be strengthened through additional
provisions in the City Code that address property maintenance. Such provisions would require a
level of property maintenance that will protect the livability, appearance, and social and economic
stability of the City. In addition,the public would be better protected from declining property values
associated with neighboring neglected and deteriorated properties. Staff recommends that property
maintenance codes apply to all properties within the city limits—residential,commercial,rental,and
owner-occupied.
Staff attempted to determine how many of these types of violations currently exist in Fort Collins
by sampling small various geographic sections of town. In addition,staff looked more closely at the
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entire area of town north of Prospect Road and west of College Avenue. This area had 138
violations(106 dirt/dead yards, 13 dilapidated fences, 15 peeling paint, and 4 roofs). It is important
to understand that this is a snapshot in time and will change whether there is enforcement of these
types of codes or not. The intent and expectation is that staff will be better prepared to address these
issues and encourage compliance,yet have the tools for enforcement if compliance is not voluntarily
attained.
Currently,there are nuisance codes that address some neglect and property maintenance issues(i.e.,
weeds,rubbish,parking on yards,etc.). However,there are existing situations that residents consider
detrimental to the well-being of their neighborhoods, for which the City has no tools. With the
concern for the potential for deteriorating neighborhoods caused by neglected properties, staff sees
a need to extend City codes to address dirt yards, dilapidated fences, excessive chipping/peeling
paint, and deteriorated roofs and gutters. As staff is able to address these issues in a preventative
nature,there will be less large-scale problems that deteriorate beyond maintenance concerns and into
severely neglected and ultimately dangerous building conditions that require major renovations,
repairs and/or demolition resulting in months—sometimes years—to correct.
Over the past 10 to 20 years,many cities have implemented tighter controls on the maintenance and
upkeep of residential properties by either adopting the International Property Maintenance Code or
implementing individual nuisance codes addressing specific issues. Staff recommends adding
specific property maintenance codes to Chapter 20(Nuisances)in the Fort Collins Municipal Code
and that the codes follow the same rules for civil infractions as do the majority of the nuisance codes.
One area of concern to both staff and stakeholders is the need for adequate assistance programs to
help those who cannot afford to make the repairs necessary to comply with the property maintenance
codes. After some research, staff found that the Larimer Home Improvement Program (LaHIP)
would apply to most of the proposed codes and would provide either no or low interest loans or
grants to qualified people. LaHIP does not apply to dirt yards or deteriorated fences, but staff
believes other people and agencies could help fill this gap. For example, the Board of Realtors has
expressed an interest in offering a helping hand to people in need with these projects. LaHIP will
only provide funding to owner-occupied homes,so rentals would not be able to access this program.
In addition,staff would work with individuals to help resource supplies and volunteer labor through
donation efforts and partnering with current volunteer organizations.
Outreach
1. Online Survey
Staff prepared and conducted a public on-line survey from January through February 2007.
This informal survey (non-scientific) was designed to obtain the opinion of Fort Collins'
citizens regarding property maintenance codes. Responses from nearly 370 surveys varied
widely both for and against the idea of implementing property maintenance codes.
2. Public Meetings
Staff held two public meetings on January 25, 2007 and February 1, 2007, to obtain
impressions from approximately 50 people. Feedback varied with comments on both sides
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of the issue. In addition, a City column appeared in the Coloradoan encouraging people to
either attend the public meetings or call/email with their opinions. Feedback was equally
split between those"for" and "against"mandatory standards.
3. Task Force
Staff invited a cross-section of stakeholders to participate in a small group task force to seek
a common and acceptable recommendation for City Council. This task force included real
estate brokers, property managers, neighborhood representatives, a Board of Realtors
representative,and representatives from the Planning&Zoning Board and Building Review
Board. The comments from this group are attached. Overall,the group was concerned about
potential hardship for seniors and about the perceived "slippery slope" of enforcement of
codes addressing aesthetic issues. At the same time, the majority of the group understood
the need of addressing true neglect and egregious cases.
Next Steps
If Council directs, staff will bring forward an ordinance for Council consideration at the regular
Council meeting scheduled for November 6, 2007.
Recommended timeline
• 2007 - Adopt Code changes
• 2008 - Prior to implementation and enforcement in 2009, conduct a year-long educational
promotion for any newly adopted codes that would:
• help identify where violations exist
• identify who needs financial assistance to comply
• give people time to plan for improvements; and,
• determine if the City's contribution to the Larimer County Home Improvement
Program (LaHIP) is sufficient to provide financial assistance to those in need.
• 2009 - Begin enforcement
ATTACHMENTS
1. Power Point presentation
2. Tables of various communities' Codes
3. Maps of small survey areas
4. Map of northwest quadrant
5. LaHIP information
6. On-line survey results
7. Small task group recommendations & comments summary
8. Decision matrix
Exterior Property Maintenance
Codes
City Council Work Session
August 14 , 2007
Felix Lee , Neighborhood & Building Services Director
Ginny Sawyer, Neighborhood Administrator
Beth Sowder, Neighborhood Services Manager
Teresa Ablao , City Attorney's Office
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Direction Sought
1 . Does Council wish to move forward with
any of the optional recommendations
and have Exterior Property Maintenance
Codes drafted in regards to :
a . dirt/dead yards
b . Dilapidated fences
c . Extensive chipping or peeling paint
d . Deteriorated roofing and /or gutters
9/ 12 /06 Council
Work Session
Current City codes don ' t address
severely neglected property &
structures — unless an immediate
hazard .
i Staff directed to develop regulations
addressing health , safety , and neglect
applicable to rentals , dangerous &
" severely blighted " premises .
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9/ 12 / 06 Work Session Con ' t .
ii Staff directed to :
— Research other communities
— Observe and collect data
— Get public feedback
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Exterior Property
Maintenance
Staff focused on exterior property
maintenance related to :
. Dirt/dead yards
. Dilapidated fences
. Excessive chipping/peeling paint
. Deteriorated roofs and /or gutters
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Public Costs
• Exact costs are unknown
• Additional staff time to perform
inspections and related administrative
support
• May also increase the number of
hearings
• Requesting hourly/seasonal Code
Inspector to begin in 2009
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Research
Research of other communities
focused on :
Similar college towns
Top - rated places to live
Colorado communities
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Recommendations
Property Maintenance Codes would :
• address & prevent neglected
properties from deteriorating and
affecting entire neighborhoods
• be in the Nuisance Section ( Sec . 20 )
of the Municipal Code
• Apply to all properties within the city
limits
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Examples of Possible
Violations
• Staff looked closely at the NW quadrant
• 138 total violations
106 — dirt/dead yards
15 — chipping/peeling paint
13 — dilapidated fences
4 — deteriorated roofs/gutters
• six small geographic areas — found most
violations in the older areas of town
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Current Codes
Nuisance Codes
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6 Inoperable vehicles & parking on yards
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Sidewalk • removal
Noise
9 Nuisance gatherings
Current Concerns
No tools currently exist for some exterior
property maintenance issues
• detrimental to the well - being of
neighborhoods
• Increased spread of neglect
• Further deterioration
• Ultimately resulting in dangerous premises
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Typical Regulations Elsewhere
Many comparable cities have tighter controls
on maintenance and upkeep by :
• Adopting the International Property
Maintenance Code
.or-
• Codifying specific property maintenance
codes
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Need for Assistance
• Staff and Stakeholders agreed
regarding the need for assistance
programs
• Help those who cannot afford to make
the repairs necessary to comply with the
codes
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LaHIP
• Larimer Home Improvement Program
( LaHIP ) offers assistance to those in need
for some of the proposed codes
• Low or no interest loans or grants to
qualified people
• LaHIP does not apply to dirt yards or
deteriorated fences and only applies to
owner-occupied homes
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Assistance Continued
• Other people and agencies can fill this gap
• The Board of Realtors are already working
in conjunction with a church to help people
in need .
• Staff will work to help resource supplies
and volunteers .
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Outreach Efforts
On - line survey ( Jan - Feb 2007 ) —
• informational survey to gather information
• not a scientific survey
• approximately 368 responses
• responses varied widely with comments both
for and against the idea of implementing
property maintenance codes
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Outreach continued
• Two Public Meetings ( January 25 , 2007
and February 1 , 2007 )
• Approximately 47 people attended
• Feedback varied significantly
• Columns in the Coloradoan asking for
feedback and /or to attend public meetings
• Approximately half for and half against the
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dea of property maintenance codes
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Small Task Force of
Stakeholders
This group included :
4 neighborhood leaders
3 real estate or property management
professionals
Board of Realtor representative
Planning & Zoning Board
representative
Building Review Board representative
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Task Group Con ' t .
Overall , the group was concerned about :
• general hardship
• perceived " slippery slope " of enforcement of
these codes addressing aesthetic issues
• Majority of the group understood the need of
addressing true neglect and egregious cases
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Supporting Research
I Staff found a study performed by Michael R .
Greenberg from Rutgers University entitled :
Improving Neighborhood Quality. A Hierarchy of
Needs, which states :
" Crime and physical deterioration are the
most critical factors associated with poor
neighborhood quality" .
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Options for Council Consideration
Option 1 - Do nothing
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Options Con ' t .
Option 2 — Draft exterior property maintenance
codes for violations that can only be seen from
the street .
a . ) single and multiple violations addressed
b . ) The stakeholders suggested developing
an escalating matrix which would take the entire
property into consideration and only multiple
violations or very egregious single violations
would be addressed .
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Options continued
Option 3 — Draft exterior property
maintenance codes for violations that can
be seen from any public right-of-way
( street , sidewalk , alley ) or ground level of
neighboring properties . Single and
multiple violations addressed .
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Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending option 2a :
Draft exterior property maintenance codes
for violations that can only be seen from the
street
a . ) single and multiple violations
addressed
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Recommended Timeline
Begin a year- long educational promotion for 2008
for any newly adopted codes prior to enforcement
to identify :
where violations exist
• who needs financial assistance
• give people time to plan for improvements
• to figure out if the City needs to contribute more money to
the LaHIP program in 2009 .
Begin regular enforcement in 2009
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Next Steps
Should Council wish to move forward with
drafting new codes , the following dates have
tentatively been reserved for 1st and 2nd
Readings :
November 6 , 2007 — 1st Reading
December 4 , 2007 — 2nd Reading
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Special Thanks to the Task Group :
Jim Packard — Building Review Board
Ruth Rollins — Planning & Zoning Board
George Culpepper — Board of Realtors
Carrie Ann Gillis
Heather Manier
Betty Aragon - Mitotes
Linda Hopkins
Lloyd Walker
Eric Kronwall
Doug Brobst
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Direction Sought
1 . Does Council wish to move forward with
any of the optional recommendations
and have Exterior Property Maintenance
Codes ?
2 . If so , which option provided does Council
wish to move forward with (option 1 , 2a ,
2b , or 3 ) ?
3 . Does Council agree with the proposed
timeline ?
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ATTACHMENT
$ Magazine Rated Definition of Blight IPMC Notes
Communities
Naperville, IL Yes Unhelpful website
(ranked 2na)
Sugarland, TX Yes Unhelpful website and municode.com not working for their site
(ranked 3ra)
Overland Park, KS Yes See college communities
(ranked 6'")
Fairfield, CT Blight Prevention Program — adopted January 1, 2005 Handyman Program: This program is intended to assist very low-income homeowners with minor maintenance and repairs to their
(ranked 9ffi) Blighted Premises — real property, including any Building primary place of residence. For qualified homeowners, the Town will pay the cost of all labor associated with the desired repairs, up
pop 59,000 or Structure located thereon, which is and continues to to a maximum of eight (8) hours per project. The homeowner is responsible solely for the cost of any materials. To be eligible for
be in a state of disrepair or is becoming dilapidated. assistance under this program, applicants must meet the income guidelines for a very low-income household as provided below.
State of disrepair or becoming dilapidated — in a physically (Click here for the HUD Income Guidelines Chart).
deteriorating condition which, if left unabated, would
cause an unsafe or unsanitary condition or a nuisance to Residential Rehab Program: The Town's Neighborhood Revitalization Program is geared toward the preservation and
the general public which may be evidenced by one or enhancement of the Towns housing stock with the overall goal of increasing the supply of affordable housing. There are two
more of the following conditions: components to this program. The Single-Family Rehabilitation Program focuses on providing assistance to income-eligible, Fairfield
1. multiple missing, broken or boarded up homeowners to effect repairs and/or improvements to their place of residence. The Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program provides
windows and/or doors; funds with which to rehabilitate rental properties in exchange for a commitment to preserve the units as affordable.
2. collapsing or missing walls or roof,
3. seriously damaged or missing siding; No on-line municode
4. fire or water damage;
5. infestation by rodents or other pests;
6. excessive amounts of garbage or trash on the
property;
7. inoperative or unregistered motor vehicles or
inoperative boats parked, kept or stored on the
premises unless garaged or the premises is
property permitted as a junk yard;
8. commercial parking lots left in a state of
disrepair or abandonment, and
9. vacant buildings or structures left unsecured or
unguarded against unauthorized entry.
Plano, TX Yes Rental Registration and Inspection Pilot Program adopted November 28, 2005 is underway. ( Maybe just for multi-family?)
(ranked ll' )
pop 222,000 Property owners are required to maintain their fence so that:
1. The fence shall not be out of vertical alignment more than one (1) foot from the vertical measured at the top of the fence. Except,
however, for fencing four (4) feet or less in height, the vertical alignment shall not be more than six (6) inches from the vertical
measured at the top of the fence.
2. Any and all broken, loose, damaged, insect damaged, or missing parts (i.e., slats, posts, wood rails, bricks, panels) having a
combined total area of twenty (20) square feet or more of said fences shall be replaced or repaired within sixty (60) days of
notification of non-compliance. Fences enclosing swimming pools or spas must be repaired immediately
Olathe, KS Yes Exterior Maintenance
(ranked 13' ) • Exterior wall surfaces, including screened-off areas, doors and windows, shall be free of holes or breaks, loose or damaged
pop 122,000 construction materials and any other conditions which might admit rain, insects or animals to the interior portions of the
httu://www.olatheks.or walls or occupied spaces of the structure. Cracks in mortar between bricks or stone in excess of one-fourth (1/4) of an inch in
g/Residents/Neighborh size shall be sealed. All exterior wall surfaces shall be maintained and kept in repair using materials compatible with the
ood remaining undamaged wall surfaces and recognized as acceptable pursuant to City building code. Where an existing
painted wall surface has areas of chipping, peeling, scaling or missing paint greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the
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painted area, then such surface shall be repainted or stripped of all paint and given a water-resistant coating if necessary.
(Ord. 97-24 § 1, 1997.)
• Trim. All trim shall be maintained in sound condition free of holes, breaks or loose or damaged construction materials.
Areas that are damaged as described herein shall be repaired or replaced with material compatible with the remaining
undamaged trim. Where trim has been previously painted and any trim surface contains areas of chipping, peeling, scaling
or missing paint greater than twenty-five percent percent (25%) of the trim surface, then such surface shall be repainted or
stripped of all paint and given a water-resistant coating if necessary. (Ord. 97-24 § 1, 1997-)
• Roofing and Guttering. The roof, eave and soffit shall be structurally sound, tight and shall not admit rain. Any roof surface
that will allow water to enter the structure will be repaired at the point (s) of leaks by materials that are compatible with the
existing roof material. If the roof has deteriorated and has lost its water repellent characteristics, the affected area will be
replaced with materials compatible with the unaffected portions of the roof. Any guttering or downspouts that have been
broken, rusted or damaged shall be repaired or replaced with materials that are compatible with the undamaged guttering
and downspouts. Where guttering or downspouts have been previously painted and any surface contains areas of chipping,
peeling, scaling or missing paint greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the guttering or downspout surface, then such
surface shall be repainted or stripped of all paint and given a water-resistant coating if necessary. (Ord. 97-24 § 1, 1997.)
Fences
• All fencing (except agricultural fencing), including gates, shall be maintained in sound condition free of damage, breaks or
missing structural members. Areas that are leaning, buckling, sagging or deteriorating shall be repaired or replaced with
materials compatible with the undamaged portions of the fence or removed. Where fencing has been previously painted and
there are areas of chipping, peeling, scaling or missing paint greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the fence surface, than
such surface shall be repainted or stripped of all paint and given a water-resistant coating if necessary. (Ord. 97-24 § 1, 1997.)
Land Maintenance
• Land, whether vacant or occupied by structures, shall be maintained in such manner to be free of conditions that constitute
health and safety hazards, encourage abuse and trespassing by others, create a blighting effect in the neighborhood or
otherwise adversely affect adjacent properties. (Ord. 97-24 § 1, 1997.)
Accessory Buildings
• Detached Sheds, Garages or Other Out Building. Detached sheds, garages or other out buildings shall be maintained in the
same manner as provided in Sections 15.38.090 through 15.38.140 or removed. Provided, however, that out buildings on
agriculturally zoned property and used for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 97-24 § 1, 1997.)
• Assistance Programs
These programs can meet a critical need for homeowners who lack the funds to make necessary physical improvements to
their homes. Rehabilitation assistance can be used to make essential improvements, ensure current building codes are
utilized and improve energy efficiency. Activities of this type serve to improve the living conditions of individual
households as well as reviving neighborhoods and properties.
Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loan
Exterior Maintenance
Elderly Homeowner Assistance
Handicap Accessibility
Emergency Repair Program
Paint Give-Away Program
Snow Brigade
First Time Homebuyer Rehabilitation Assistance
Eagan, MN No IPMC — has a property Fences:
(ranked 12ffi) maintenance code • All fences shall be maintained to meet the building and structure safety and appearance regulations of City Code. It shall be
pop 64,000 firmly fastened and anchored, not leaning or collapsing, in good repair, free from loose or rotting pieces, and if not made of
http:Livww.ci.eagan.m decay resistant wood, it shall be protected by paint or other surface covering. Paint finishes shall be maintained and not
n.us/live/default.asR allowed to chip or peel-
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Exterior:
• No holes, deterioration, or rotting on exterior surfaces (includes doors, frames, windows, trim, porches); exterior wood
(other than decay-resistant woods) shall be painted or have other protective covering.
Landscape:
• All disturbed areas of private property not occupied by buildings, parking, storage, landscape beds, etc. shall have turfgrass
established through sodding or seeding within 8 months of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or within 12 months
of issuance of a building permit (whichever is earlier).
Housing assistance and improvement programs are coordinated for the City of Eagan by the Dakota County Community
Development Agency (CDA)
Unable to access their muni-code
West Bloomfield, MI It is hereby determined that the following uses, Yes
(ranked 14s') structures and activities are causes of blight or blighting
Pop 66,300 factors which, if allowed to exist, will tend to result in
Oakland University- blighted and undesirable neighborhoods. No person
17,700 shall maintain or permit to be maintained any of these
htto://www.twp.west- causes of blight or blighting factors upon any property
bloomfield.mi.us/depaz in the township owned, leased, rented or occupied by
tments/code.cfm such persons: Junk vehicles Building materials Junk, trash
and rubbish. Damaged buildings Vacant buildings.
Incomplete structures
Richardson, TX has property maintenance Fences:
(ranked 15s') code • Residents are responsible for maintaining the fence around their property. Fences should be maintained so that they do not
Pop 92,000 lean severely and are not missing slats or sections.
http://www.cor.net/Ho Exterior:
mepage.html • Residents are responsible for maintaining homes and businesses by keeping the exterior (brick, wood, siding, roof,
windows, doors, etc.) free of holes and other defects. All wood surfaces must be painted and in good condition
Assistance:
The purpose of the Volunteer Assistance Program is to unite owners who cannot properly maintain their property due to age,
finance or disability with volunteer groups who wish to provide assistance. Neighborhood Services provides the expertise and
experience needed during planning, implementing and evaluating stages of each volunteer project. (Didn't see any mention of $)
Rental registration (2003)
Santa Clarita, CA has own version of PMC — Sec. 22A-3. Property maintenance - public nuisances.
(ranked 18' ) Neighborhood Preservation It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance for any owner or other person in control of said property or premises to keep or
Pop 111,000 Code maintain property, premises or rights-of-way in such a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist:
Santa Clara Univ. 8,400 (g) Any premises which detrimentally impacts the surrounding neighborhood because of dilapidation, deterioration or decay or is
http://www.ci.santa- unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used or is not secured or is improperly secured; and,
clara.ca.us/community[ (other items listed included abandoned or inop vehicles, weeds, rubbish, etc.)
commu code enforcem
ent.html
Carrollton, TX has own version of PMC Fences:
(ranked 19� ) • It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of land to maintain a fence as follows:
Pop 118,7000 0 Such that any portion of the fence is more than 15 degrees out of vertical alignment.
h!tP://www.c4ofcarrol ofcarrol 0 Such that there are broken, loose, damaged, removed or missing parts (i.e. pickets, slats, posts, wood rails, bricks,
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lton.com panels). Replacement or repair of fence shall be made with comparable materials of comparable composition, color,
size, shape and quality of the original fence to which the repair is being made. Products manufactured for other
uses including but not limited to plywood, corrugated steel, or fiberglass panels are prohibited as fencing materials.
o Braced by guy wires, braces or any other material that may be viewable from any public streets, rights-of-way,
alleyways, or property and easements over which the city or the general public has dominion and control.
o With any symbols, writings, or graffiti on it, except those which are permitted as a sign under Title 15, Chapter 151
of the Code of Ordinances or which pertain to the address of the property.
Assistance:
People Helping People is a city initiative to partner with community volunteers with Carrollton's senior and disabled residents to
help them meet their exterior home maintenance needs. Everyday chores and repairs can become difficult for some. By harnessing
the spirit of volunteerism in community, volunteers can all help improve the sustainability of Carrollton and make the homes of
those needing assistance safer and healthier. (No mention of $)
Rental and multi-housing inspection programs in place
Westminster, CO has Property Maintenance See Colorado communities
(ranked 24f) Code for rentals
"Top 25 cities that we not listed as having adopted the IPMC:
4ffi — Columbia/Ellicott City, MD
5ffi — Cary, NC
7ffi — Scottsdale, AZ — listed on University list
8ffi — Boise, ID
10f — Eden Prairie, MN
16f — Gilbert, AZ
17f — Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
20f — Henderson, NV
21st — Bellevue, WA
22° — Newton, MA
23ra — Sandy, UT
25f — Ann Arbor, MI
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Lawrence, KS Structures (houses, garages, shops, etc.) shall not include No The Environmental Code addresses concerns with regard to environmental blight and structural blight. The code enforces
Pop 80,000 chipping paint, broken windows, fallen guttering, a fallen without limitation that properties in the City of Lawrence shall be free of trash, garbage, abandoned motor vehicles, junked
UK 27,000 fence, worn shingles, or holes in siding. Also, dilapidation, vehicles. Structures (houses, garages, shops, etc.) shall not include chipping paint, broken windows, fallen guttering, a fallen
htto://www.ci.lawren deterioration or disrepair shall mean any condition fence, worn shingles, or holes in siding. Also, dilapidation, deterioration or disrepair shall mean any condition characterized by,
ce.ks.us characterized by, but not limited to: holes, breaks, rot, but not limited to: holes, breaks, rot, decay rumbling, cracking, peeling or flaking paint, rusting, or other evidence or physical
decay crumbling, cracking, peeling or flaking paint, damage, neglect, lack of maintenance, excessive use, or weathering.
rusting, or other evidence or physical damage, neglect,
lack of maintenance, excessive use, or weathering. For a • Rental Licensing Program in place
more specific definition please see the Environmental
Code.
The purpose of the code is to protect, preserve, upgrade
and regulate the environmental quality of industrial,
commercial and residential neighborhoods in the City, by
outlawing conditions which are injurious to the health,
safety, welfare, or aesthetic characteristics of the
neighborhoods; and to provide for the administration and
enforcement thereof. (Code 1979, 7A-102) Cases for blight
are initiated either by a complaint received or the
inspector may view a violation while in the field.
Sacramento, CA Blight is a deteriorating environmental condition or Property Maintenance:
Pop 51,000 nuisance that will damage and eventually ruin the • Building owners are legally required to maintain their property to the standards set forth in the City Housing and Dangerous
CSU @ Sacramento security, health, and economic vitality of a business Building Codes. If a structure is to remain vacant for more than three months, the owner is required to pay a monitoring fee to
28,000 district or neighborhood if it is ignored and allowed to the City. In addition, fines may be levied if the property is not clean and secure.
S. City College 22,000 grow. Fences:
http://www.cityofsaa • Permitted Materials. A fence may be constructed of permanent material, such as wood, chain link, stone, rock, concrete block
amento.ore/ masonry brick, brick, decorative wrought iron or other material approved by the code enforcement manager.
• Prohibited Materials. Fencing materials prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Cast-off, secondhand, or other items not originally intended to be used for constructing or maintaining a fence.
o Plywood less than five-eighths inches thick, plywood not of a grade approved by the code enforcement manager,
particle board, paper, and visqueen plastic, plastic tarp, or similar material.
o Concertina wire, serpentine wire, barbed wire, razor wire, and other similar fencing materials capable of inflicting
significant physical injury, except as permitted in the zoning ordinance.
• Maintenance. All fences shall be properly maintained so as not to create a hazard, public nuisance or blight in the surrounding
neighborhood.
• Applicability. The requirements of this chapter apply only to fences located in the front yard, street side yard, and fences
abutting any alley or other public right-of-way. (Prior code § 61.18.1802)
Vacant Buildings:
Fee Imposed. There is imposed upon every owner of a vacant building an annual vacant building monitoring fee in an amount to be
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set by resolution of the city council. The fee shall not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of monitoring the vacant building. The fee
shall be payable as to any building, residential or nonresidential, which:
1. Is boarded up by voluntary action of the owner or as the result of enforcement activities by the city; or
2. Is vacant for more than ninety (90) days for any reason.
B Fee Waiver. The vacant building monitoring fee may be waived by the building official upon a showing by the owner that:
1. The owner has obtained a building permit and is progressing diligently to repair the premises for occupancy; or
2. The building meets all applicable codes and is actively being offered for sale, lease or rent; or
3. Imposition of the fee would impose a substantial economic hardship on the owner or would hinder the
rehabilitation of the building.
Rental Inspection:
Early prevention of deteriorating neighborhoods is the goal of the Rental Housing Inspection Program. This pilot program has been
instituted by the City of Sacramento to determine the need, resources, and effects of a citywide rental inspection ordinance and is
dedicated to the proactive inspections of rental properties in focused areas. The program achieves compliance of health, safety and
welfare code violations in/on residential rental property that result in a:
Threat to the occupant's safety
Threat to the structural integrity of the building
Negative impact on the surrounding neighborhoods
The building inspectors conduct door-to-door inspections of property maintenance violations in designated areas. They survey
rental properties for interior and exterior code violations and issue corrective notices. The most common examples are:
• Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundation or floors, broken windows or doors
• Ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or horizontal members that sag, split or buckle
• Any door aisle, passageway, stairway which is not of sufficient width or size
• Any building in disrepair that constitutes a public nuisance
• Poor landscape maintenance
• Structure in need of painting
• Unsightly, deteriorated fencing
• Broken windows
• Overgrown yards
• Storage in the front yard
• Inoperable vehicles
Overland Park, KS Yes Exterior Condition:
Pop 147,080 • The exterior shall be free of holes, breaks, any loose or damaged construction material, or any other means that would allow
KU Edwards 2,000 rain, moisture, insects or animals inside. Painted surfaces must be repainted when scaling or peeling exceeds 20 percent of the
http://www.opkansas surface of any area.
.or¢/ Gov/index.cfm All repairs to the exterior must be done with materials compatible with the existing treatment. When windowpanes, doors, or
other exterior openings are externally covered for security or other reasons, the material used must be painted or treated the
same color as the trim or structure
Fences:
• All fences must be maintained in good, sound condition. They must be free of damage, breaks or missing structural members.
• Areas that are leaning, buckling, sagging or deteriorating must be repaired or replaced with compatible material. The area at the
base of the fence must be kept free of debris and neatly trimmed.
Glendale, AZ Blight or Blighted: Unsightly conditions of a building, No Fences:
Pop 230,000 structure, accessory building, fence, landscaping or • All fences, sQeen walls and retaining walls on the property shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition; and
ASU West 8,000 property characterized by neglect, lack of maintenance, shall not otherwise present a deteriorated or blighted appearance. This includes but is not limited to leaning or damaged fences,
h www. lendale damage or my other similar conditions of disrepair, or fences missing slats or blocks or my other materials that are otherwise broken or damaged in such amounts as to present a
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az.com deterioration. Examples include but are not limited to the deteriorated or blighted appearance. All materials shall be uniform, compatible, and consistent with the design thereof.
accumulation of debris, wood, scrap iron or other metal, Exterior Maintenance/landscaping:
boxes, paper, vehicle parts, tires, inoperable equipment or • All property shall be free from any conditions that contribute to visual blight including but not limited to dirt yards, vegetation
vehicles, discarded appliances; or any items that may that is substantially dead or damaged or characterized by uncontrolled growth or lack of maintenance or any similar conditions.
harbor insect or vermin infestation or create a fire hazard; Ground cover consisting of crushed rock, gravel or similar materials shall be one quarter (1/4) inch or larger in size and be
landscaping that is overgrown, dead or damaged; fences maintained at a sufficient depth that covers all exposed areas of dirt.
that are broken, rotted, damaged or leaning; buildings or Roofing:
structures exhibiting general disrepair or dilapidation • Roofs and all appurtenances shall be structurally sound and maintained in a safe condition. Roof coverings shall be
including but not limited to deteriorated shingles, peeling substantially free from broken, rotted, split, or curled materials and shall not otherwise present a deteriorated or blighted
paint, broken doors or windows or any other evidence of appearance. All materials shall be uniform, compatible and consistent with the design thereof.
neglect or lack of maintenance. Exterior surfaces:
• All exterior wood surfaces exposed to weather, except decay resistant woods, shall be protected with paint or other protective
Deterioration: A lowering in quality of the condition of a covering. Painted Surfaces: All exterior painted surfaces shall be maintained in sound condition. Painted surfaces that represent
building, structure or parts thereof including but not a blighted or deteriorated appearance including but not limited to excessive peeling, flaking, chipping, or cracking shall be
limited to holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, eliminated and surfaces repainted.
rusting, or any other evidence of physical decay or neglect Windows:
or lack of maintenance. • All exterior doors, door frames, windows and window frames shall be maintained in sound condition, securely fit in their
Fence (includes screen walls and/or retaining walls): Self- frames, be substantially weather tight and shall not otherwise present a deteriorated or blighted appearance. Window screens, if
standing structures constructed of wood, chain link, metal, present, shall be free from excessive tears or holes, or bent or broken frames. Boarded window or door openings on an occupied
masonry or similar materials designed for and commonly structure are prohibited.
used to provide semi-privacy, security, screening or bank
retention between grade separations.
Sound Condition: Free from decay or defects and capable
of performing the task for which it was designed and in
the manner it was intended.
Vancouver, WA Adopted their own Minimum Protective treatment:
Pop 157,493 Property Maintenance Code — Exterior surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods or other materials designed to withstand weather damage, shall be protected
WSU 2,300 effective January 29, 2004 from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be
http://www.cityofvan eliminated and surfaces repainted.
couver.us/ Fences, walls, hedges and retaining walls:
• Fences, walls, hedges and retaining walls shall be maintained in a structurally sound and sanitary condition so as not to pose a
threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
West Lafayette, IN Amended version of the BOCA Exterior Maintenance Responsibility:
Pop 28,778 Housing-Property Spells out responsible party for the removal of snow on the public sidewalk, if any, and all yard maintenance including the removal
Purdue 38,712 Maintenance Code (rental of trash and rubbish in the yard. If other party is responsible, then owner must provide a copy of the maintenance agreement to the
http://www.city.west- housing certification program) City as part of the application. Tenants are required to acknowledge the maintenance responsibility and sign the agreement.
lafayette.in.us/home. Exterior, interior and accessory structures:
html • This includes walls, windows, doors, ceilings, roofs, siding, porches, chimneys, etc. All components must be structurally sound
and maintained which includes being properly covered (paint, siding, etc.) to prevent deterioration.
• Gutters and downspouts, if any, shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
Rental Housing certification and inspection program in place.
East Lansing , MI Adopted B'MC (November Landscaping:
Pop 47,000 2006) Yard areas shall be covered with grass, a ground cover plant or other landscaping material, such as mulch, decorative gravel,
MSU 40,000 stone, or paving bricks.
http://www.cityofeast Protective treatment:
lansing.com/ All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches and trim, shall be
maintained in 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
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surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows,
doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather-resistant and watertight. Repairs, maintenance and materials shall be
consistent in appearance with and character with the rest of the structure.
They have rental licensing that requires inspections.
Greeley, CO Adopted IPMC (2003) with Dirt yards and fences are addressed through their Development Code and enforced by code enforcement which does all
Pop 84,500 minor amendments neighborhood and zoning codes.
UNC 12,000
Tempe, Az Deteriorated or deterioration means a lowering in quality of the Special Taskforce:
Pop 165,000 condition or appearance of a building, structure or premises, The goal of the Inspection Team is to attack the blight that erodes neighborhoods and attracts crime. Slum properties impact
ASU 63,000 characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, residents' everyday lives and affect the quality of life. The Inspection Team has identified five properties as some of the worst in
http://www.tempe.go Peeling, rusting or any other evidence of physical decay, neglect, Tempe. A Tempe Slum Property Inspection Team consisting of members of theparticipatinga encies is sent out to inspect each
damage or lack of maintenance. P P P ne P g g P
v/Governmentas� property and meet with the owner. If the owner agrees to make improvements to the properties and there is no immediate threat to
Slum-like means the unsightly condition of a building, health or safety of tenants, he/she will be permitted time to meet standards in lieu of prosecution by participating agencies. The
slum list is rotating. Once a property has been removed from the list, it will be replaced by a new property. The goal is to improve
structure or premises characterized by deterioration or
other similar conditions regardless of the condition of the quality of life for Tempe citizens and to reduce the number of slum properties within the community.
other properties in the neighborhood.
Assistance Program:
The City's Housing Improvement Program is funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
programs. The primary purpose of this program is to further the goal of providing a decent home and a suitable living environment
to all residents, as well as the preservation of neighborhoods. The Housing Improvement Program provides financial assistance up
to $50,000 ($7,500 for mobile home owners) to income qualified homeowners to correct code violations, deficiencies or other
hazardous conditions in the home. Homeowners may qualify for no-interest deferred loans, low-interest amortized loans or a
combination of both. The type of loan a homeowner receives is based on the homeowner's ability to pay.
Landscaping:
. . .damaged, or characterized by uncontrolled growth, or presents a deteriorated or slum-like appearance; uncultivated plants,
weeds, tall grass, uncultivated shrubs or growth (whether growing or otherwise) higher than twelve (12) inches, or any dead trees,
bushes, shrubs or portions thereof, including stumps;
Exterior Maintenance:
For any residential property:
a. Any wood surfaces unprotected from the elements by paint or other protective treatment, except those naturally resistant
to decay;
b. Exterior painted surfaces with loose, cracked, scaling, chipping or peeling paint, visible from a public area, in such
amounts as to present a deteriorated or slumlike appearance;
c. Broken, rotted, split, curled or missing roofing material in such amounts as to present a deteriorated or slum-like
appearance; or
d. Replacement materials and paint used to repair or repaint exterior surfaces of a building shall be visually compatible with
the remainder of the materials and paint on the exterior of the structure;
Tucson, AZ Assistance Program:
Pop 553,000 ELDERLY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
U of A 36,8000 Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) and City of Tucson Community Services are accepting applications for the ELDERLY HOME
httn://www.tucsonaz. REPAIR PROGRAM (up to a $4,000.00 grant). Open to all homeowners of Pima County, 60 years of age or greater as of 6/30/07
gov/index.php residing in the property as their primary residence. Property can not have an assessed valuation over $125,000.00. Applicant must
not have received any prior housing assistance thru the PCOA or City.
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Exterior Maintenance:
(1) Weather protection. All weather-exposed exterior surfaces of every building, including windows and doors, shall provide
weather protection. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and
to exclude moisture and dampness.
(2) Protective treatment. All exterior wood surfaces, except for decay-resistant woods, must be protected from deterioration
and from the elements by paint or other protective treatment or covering. Where fifty (50) percent or more of an exterior
wood surface has paint that is peeling, flaking, cracked, blistered or chipped, resulting in bare, unprotected surfaces, the
deteriorated condition of that surface must be eliminated and the surface repainted. All metal surfaces subject to corrosion
or rust must be treated or coated to inhibit corrosion and rust, unless corrosion or rust is a design element.
(3) Boarded window or door openings.
a. No occupied structure may have boarded window or door openings, except as necessary on a temporary basis to
keep the structure secure while under repair.
b. While vacant structures may temporarily be secured by boarding up window and door openings in accordance
with section 16-14(b), having or maintaining boarded window or door openings on a vacant structure for one
hundred eighty (180) days or more in any one-year period is prohibited.
Slum property means residential rental property that has deteriorated or is in a state of disrepair and that manifests one (1) or more
of the following conditions that are a danger to the health or safety of the public:
(1) Structurally unsound exterior surfaces, roof, walls, doors, floors, stairwells, porches or railings.
(2) Lack of potable water, adequate sanitation facilities, adequate water or waste pipe connections.
(3) Hazardous electrical systems or gas connections.
(4) Lack of safe, rapid egress.
(5) Accumulations of human or animal waste, medical or biological waste, gaseous or combustible materials, dangerous or
corrosive liquids, flammable or explosive materials or drug paraphernalia.
Rental registration program in place.
Gainesville, FL Rental Licensing in place.
Pop 121,000
U. of Florida 50,000 Exterior Maintenance:
hLtp://www.c4ofgai ai Protective treatment. Protective treatment shall be applied to all exterior surfaces other than surfaces that are naturally decay-
nesville.o%z resistant woods. When protective treatments such as paint peels or becomes non-protective over more than ten percent of the
surface, failure to provide protection shall be considered a minor violation. When the protective coating peels or becomes non-
protective over more than 20 percent of the surface and there is evidence of deterioration in the surface, failure to provide such
protection shall be considered a major violation.
Des Moines, IA Yes, (2000 w/amendments) Rental Certification and Inspection Program in place (inspections every 36 months)
Pop 200,000
Iowa State 26,000
Assistance Programs:
• The NCS Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Program promotes the improvement of owner-occupied properties in Des Moines by providing grants, loans, and forgivable
loans. The Owner-Occupied Rehab Program is designed to respond to all levels of need ranging from emergency repair loans
through acquisition and rehabilitation of extremely deteriorated properties.
Eligible Activities:
• Acquisition
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'" � • Rehabilitation
• Conversion of multi-family properties into single-family use
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• Public Nuisance Properties
• Emergency Repairs
ere: HUD eligible areas and areas with approved plans
• The NCS Investor Owned Rehabilitation Program assists rental property owners to improve existingrental housing and provide
additional affordable housing units in Des Moines. By providing this assistance, the NCS Investor Owned Rehabilitation
Program extends the life of properties, increases the City's tax base, and converts vacant and dilapidated structures into quality
affordable housing.
Exterior Maintenance:
• Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences, and walls, shall be structurally sound and in
good repair.
• Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces shall be maintained in 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 windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All
metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion
shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future cost and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces.
Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement
Fargo, ND The term "blighted structure' shall include, without Yes The City of Fargo inspects residential rental properties for compliance with a basic maintenance code, currently the 2003
Pop 93,000 limitation, any dwelling, garage, or outbuilding, or any International Property Maintenance Code. This inspection program is intended to safeguard the health and safety of tenants in the
NDSU 12,300 factory, shop, store, warehouse or any other structure or nearly 23,000 rental units in Fargo. New buildings are scheduled for their first rental inspection 15 years after their
part of a structure which, because of fire, wind, or other construction. Other units are inspected anywhere from each year to every five years or even longer, depending on the circumstances.
natural disaster, or physical deterioration, is no longer
habitable as a dwelling, nor useful for the purpose for
which it may have been intended.
Kansas City, MO Deterioration means the condition of a building or part Property maintenance code violations include:
Pop 442,000 thereof characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, • maintenance deficiencies for residential properties pertaining to the structure interior and exterior, fence and retaining wall,
U of MO-Kansas cracking, peeling, rusting or other evidence of physical sidewalk and driveways, and lack of utilities (emergency order legal notices). Also maintenance deficiencies for commercial
City-121700 decay or neglect, lack of maintenance or excessive use. properties-exterior only
Numerous small Fences:
colleges and • All fences and retaining walls on the premises shall be structurally sound and kept in good repair. The fenceposts shall be
community colleges firmly set in a base that does not allow the posts to wobble. The fence railings or slatting shall be firmly attached to the
htto://www.kcmo.org supporting posts. Gaps or wedges in a retaining wall shall be restored to the original condition. Fences and retaining walls
/neigh.nsf/web/home shall not encroach on the public right-of-way and must be maintained in a manner that will protect the fence or wall from
?opendocument rotting, decay,deterioration or loss of structural integrity.
Exterior:
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• Every exterior wall, including screened-off areas, doors and windows, shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards
or timbers, or any conditions which might admit rain, dampness or insects to the interior portions of the walls or to the
occupied spaces of the building.
• All exterior wall or surface material, once painted, must be kept in good repair free of peeling, cracked, blistered paint or
paint weathered to an uneven and spotty condition.
• Any exterior wall or surface material must be protected against weathering
Assistance Programs:
• The Paint Program is a City sponsored program which assists eligible Kansas City, Mo., residents in
obtaining house paint and supplies to paint the homes in which they reside.
• The Building Reuse Program (BRP) is a database that contains information on vacant structures located t\
within Kansas City, Mo. This information assists prospective buyers and developers in the purchase
and rehabilitation of these vacant structures. The BRP has been instrumental in educating property
owners and developers about alternatives to the demolition process. In its five year history, this
program has saved countless funds designated for demolition. Subsequently these funds have been
used in other neighborhood improvement programs.
• The Municipal Court Fund Program (MCFP) assists Kansas City homeowners with correcting exterior Code violations (see
Chapters 48 and 56) on the homes in which they reside. Referrals are made by a Municipal Housing Court Judge or a
Neighborhood Preservation Inspector. The program does not take walk-in applications. Funding for repairs is made possible
through fines collected in the Kansas City, Mo., Municipal Housing Court. Once a referral is received, the homeowner
completes an application to determine program eligibility. To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
Mayor appointed Property Maintenance Appeals Board
Have been trying to pass a Rental Registration Ordinance
Colorado Definition of Blight IPMC Notes
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Longmont, CO Yes
Pop 83,000
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Loveland, CO Yes All fencing adjacent to a public or private street should be constructed of material compatible with adjoining buildings and fences.
Pop 51,000
Westminster, CO *has Property Maintenance In August of 1997, Westminster City Council established the Rental Property Maintenance Code to address the deterioration of the
Pop 105,000 Code for rentals City s aging rental housing stock. The code provides minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities, for light, ventilation and
(ranked 24f in heating; for safety from fire; for the use and amount of space for human occupancy; and for the safe and sanitary maintenance of
$ Magazine) residential rental properties. The deteriorating condition and appearance of rental housing can draw irresponsible residents to the
properties, increase instability in the neighborhoods, negatively affect values of surrounding properties and cause an increase in
calls to police, fire and code enforcement offices.
The objective of the program is to eliminate deteriorating conditions resulting in blight and to improve the level of safety, stability
and appearance of neighborhoods as well as promote an increased pride in Westminster.
A building is systematically inspected if:
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It contains three or more units, one of which must be a rental
Aurora, CO Maintenance of accessory structures. All accessory structures shall be maintained in a state of good repair and vertical alignment. All
exterior appurtenances or accessory structures which serve no useful purpose and are in a deteriorated condition, which are not
economically repairable, shall be removed. Such structures include but shall not be limited to porches, terraces, entrance platforms,
garages, driveways, carports, walls, fences and miscellaneous sheds.
Englewood, CO No Assistance:
Pop 32,491 • Fast Track Rehab Loan Program - Rehab loans for qualified Englewood citizens up to $10,000
http://www.ci.englew • Home Improvement Loan Program - Low interest loans for qualified Englewood citizens
ood.co.us/Index.aspxx • Paint Up/Fix Up Program - Grant funds for qualified Englewood citizens to improve exterior of home and front yard
?va¢�e=1=1 • Rebuilding Together - Information for low-income elderly homeowners and people with disabilities seeking to repair and/or
rehab their homes
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Housing Authority of the City of Loveland - Housing Programs Page I of 2
ATTACHMENT
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Rental I Us I contact us
Housing Programs - Homeownership Nme
Homes for Sale a Larimer Home Improvement Program_(LHIP)
e Larimer Homeownership Program (LHOP)
Homeownership • Section 8 Homeownership
Leasing Now!
Larimer Home Improvement Program (Lahip) Application
Helping to preserve affordable housing
Map of properties The Larimer Home Improvement Program is administered by the Housing
Authority of the City of Loveland and offers low to no interest rate loans to
income qualified families looking to repair or improve their homes. See chart for
income qualifications.
• This program is funded mainly with federal, state and county dollars. Because of
that we are able to offer lower interest rates and more flexible terms then a
traditional lender, as well as more relaxed credit requirements. The Maximum
loan amount is $24,999 and the interest rate varies from 0% to 5% based upon
the families' income. The loan terms are very flexible we will work with you to
come up with an affordable monthly payment.
The Larimer Home Improvement Program is concerned with Health and Safety
related issues in your home. Approved repairs or improvements would be such
things as roof replacement or repair, new siding, windows and insulation for
more energy efficiency, room additions in overcrowding situations etc... Please
contact the program manager to see if your repairs qualify.
Qualified applicants must meet the income requirements, own and occupy the
home you are requesting repairs for; and have enough equity in the property to
secure the loan. Your home must be in Larimer County including the City limits
of Loveland, Fort Collins, Wellington, and Berthoud as well as all the out lying
county areas.
We also offer an emergency grant assistance program to people that own &
occupy their home and make no more than 50% of the area median income, see
chart. This program can offer funds to people in urgent need situations such as
burst pipes, shot water heater or furnace. We do require that if you are asking
for assistance to replace a furnace you must first apply with the weatherization
• program (Longs Peak Energy Conservation www.co.boulder.co.us/cs/ho ) if you
are turned down by them you may then apply with us. These grants can not
exceed $1,000, unless special circumstances are approved by the program
manager. You are only eligible to receive emergency funds assistance one time.
http://lovelandhsg.org/Housing_Ownership_LHIP.htm 7/24/2007
Housing Authority of the City of Loveland - Housing Programs Page 2 of 2
The Larimer Home Improvement Program will assist in the repair of Mobile Home
but on a much smaller scale. The maximum loan amount is $3,000 with an
interest rate from 0% to 5% again based upon applicants income. ✓
The application process is very simple you can down load the application from
the website link to applicaton, or call 970-635-5931 to have one mailed, faxed or
email to you. Fill out the application and provide; proof of income, and family
size. Mail it to: 375 W. 37 th Street, Suite 200, Loveland, CO 80538. We will let
you know in less than a week in most cases if you qualify.
80% of Area Median Income
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1 $38,750
2 $44,300
3 $49,800
4 $55,350
5 $59,800
6 $64,200
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8 $73,100
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2 27 700
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• 0 ATTACMN406
On-Line Survey Results
1. Should the City develop landscaping standards that would prevent bare dirt or dead yards?
Yes: 139 (37.8%)
No: 229 (62.2%)
la. What Is a reasonable time to 'fix" a dirt or dead yard?
2 weeks: 8 (2.4%)
30 days: 50 (15.3%)
90 days: 94 (28.7%)
6 months or more: 175 (53.5%)
Comments:
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2. Should the City develop codes to address dead trees and shrubs?
Yes: 156 (42.4%)
No: 212 (57.6%)
2a. What is a reasonable time to remove dead trees and shrubs?
2 weeks: 24 (7.4%)
30 days: 64 (19.6%)
90 days: 86 (26.4%)
6 months or more: 152 (46.6%)
Comments:
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On-Line Survey Results
3. Should the City develop standards that would address broken and falling fences?
Yes: 151 (41.0%)
No: 217 (59.0%)
3a. What Is a reasonable time to fix or remove a fence?
2 weeks: 24 (7.4%)
30 days: 66 (20.3%)
90 days: 81 (24.9%)
6 months or more: 154 (47.4%)
3b. What types of materials should be acceptable for fences?
Fencing planks: 138 (43.7%)
Scrap plywood: 8 (2.5%)
Tin or metal: 6 (1.9%)
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other: 164 (51.9%)
Comments:
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On-Line Survey Results
4. Should the City develop standards that would address peeling paint that is not
water proof and could cause a building to rot?
Yes: 101 (27.4%)
No: 267 (72.6%)
Comments:
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S. Should the City develop standards to address old, rundown outbuildings which cre ate
eyesores in neighborhoods and may also be a safety hazard?
Yes: 159 (43.2%)
No: 209 (56.8%)
j Comments:
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6. Should the City develop standards to address old and bad roofing or gutters
that could allow water damage?
Yes: 98 26.6%)
No: 270 (73.4%)
Comments:
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On-Line Survey Results
S. Should the City develop standards to address unsafe conditions at an owner-occupied home?
Yes: 121 (32.9%)
No: 247 (67.1%)
Comments:
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9. Should the City develop standards to address how water drains away
from a house to prevent erosion and stagnant water?
Yes: 127 (34.5%
No: 241 (65.5%)
_Comments:
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10. Should the City require property owners to submit a plan for any vacant buildings
that are boarded up for more than 6 months?
Yes: 141 (38.3%)
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No: 227 (61.7%)
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11. Should the City only regulate property maintenance standards on rental property?
Yes: 86 (23.4%)
No: 282 (76.6%)
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ATTACHMENT
Exterior Property Maintenance
Small Task Group of Stakeholders
General comments and suggestions:
• Start with recommended codes (if any)that are between the null option and level
l (very minimal) in order to only address the really bad properties first.
• Utilize a matrix or score sheet(Doug offered to work on a draft of what this might
look like)that would look at the totality of the situation; "whole property audit",
so only properties with really bad problems or multiple problems would be
addressed. Have this score sheet available on-line.
• Don't use the word "blight"
• Look at each situation individually—allow extra time or defer penalties for people
when affordability is an issue or for seasonal items (e.g. December isn't a good
time to plant grass)
• Utilize Larimer County's assistance program
• Do an educational period for one year before enforcement begins (this will help
figure out how many problems exist and if the City needs to allocate more money
to the County's assistance program)
• At least one person felt that this is not the role of government—there are some
circumstances when public policy should affect private property (i.e. sign code,
commercial landscaping requirements, habitability code for rentals), but this may
be overstepping the role of government
• This will apply to all properties—residential and commercial
• Want questions answered: Who will pay for this? Who will enforce this?
• Want staff to present options but to also include the "null option"
• Make sure words are defined well (e.g. "deteriorated")
• Be sure to include education about options and good ways to fix the problems
• Want the City to look at other possible funding and loan programs such as a
"Local Development Corporation"
Other suggestions from task group members after the meeting:
• Board of Realtors and affiliates willing to help people in need(like the program
that used to exist with First National Bank)
• Do an award program for nice yards—find sponsors
• Take a tour of some of the bad problems in Fort Collins or provide some
addresses so the task group members can drive by and look at them first hand.
• Need the numbers—how many of these really do exist (total).
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ITEM COUNCIL DIRECrION/COMWFNTS
Exterior Property Option 1: no change to current codes
Maintenance Code
Option 2: exterior property maintenance code
for violations that can only be seen from the
street
a. 1 or more violations that can only be seen
from the public street
b. accumulative number of violations
triggers action (recommended by small
task group)
Option 3: exterior property maintenance codes
that can be seen from any public right-of-way
Other options/issues:
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