§ 15-256. Maintenance requirements.

(a)

Properties subject to 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; or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned or not being properly maintained. Weeds, overgrown brush or dead vegetation over the height limitations imposed by the Hernando County Code of Ordinances are prohibited.

(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. Yards shall be landscaped and maintained. Landscaping shall include, but not be limited to, grass, groundcover, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential, commercial or industrial installation, as applicable. Landscaping shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt, or similar material.

(c)

Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required landscape or removal of all trimmings and weeds.

(d)

Pools and spas shall be kept in working order so that pool and spa water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris. Pools and spas shall be secured from public access.

(e)

Failure of the mortgagee and/or property owner of record to properly maintain the property shall be deemed a violation of this article.

(Ord. No. 2014-9, § I, 4-22-14)