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The following are summations of the International Property Maintenance Codes adopted by the Village and due to copyright laws may not be part of the Village website. The codes listed are those most often cited as a violation.

Section # - Title	Summation of Description
Chapter 3 - General Requirements
Section 304 - Exterior Structure
PM 302.4 Weeds:	All premises and exterios property grasses, weeds, plant growth must be maintained less than ten inches. (Shall not apply to trees and shrubbery or cultivated flowers and gardens.) (Note: this code provides for the city to cut and assess property owners for costs incurred to bring property to code).
PM 302.7 Accessory Structures	Requires all structures such as garages, fences to be maintained and kept in good repair.
PM 302.8 Motor Vehicles	Requires all motor vehicles to be BOTH licensed and operational, or stored in an enclosed structure such as a garage. Does not permit any motor vehicle to be in a state of major disrepair or disassembly or being stripped or dismantled.
PM 304.2 Protective Treatment	Requires all exterior surfaces to be in good condition, no flaking or chipped paint. All doors and windows to be in good condition and operate properly. All exterior surfaces to be coated to prevent rotting, rusting and deteriorating conditions.
PM 304.3 Premises Identification	Requires all premises display an address visible from the street and must be four inches in height and a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch.
PM 304.4 Structural Members
PM 304.5 Foundation Walls
PM 304.6 Exterior Walls
PM 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
PM 304.8 Decorative Features
PM 304.9 Overhang Extensions
PM 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches and Balconies
Section numbers PM 304.4. through PM 304.9 cover the portion of a structure as pertains to the title of the code, i.e. Exterior Walls, Foundation Walls. All of these sections require the specific section of a structure to be in good repair and working properly as designed. There are numerous codes all requiring the same, to be in good repair and working as designed. It is an all encompassing code. The code includes from the windows to doors, floor to ceiling to roof and all structural members of a dwelling unit or an accessory structure.
Section 305 & 306 - Interior Structure This section concerns with the accummulation of and proper handling of garbage and rubbish on property and the definition of each. Section 308 - Extermination As the title suggests, this section deals with infestation of insects and rodents. Chapter 4 - Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations As the title suggests, this chapter deals with lighting, ventilation requirements and occupancy limitations of a dwelling unit. Chapter 5 - Planning Facilities and Fixture Requirements Although a good encomapssing code, the Ohio Building Code adopted, by the Village, would cover any issue that would arise in a building's deficiency, new or old construction. The code enforcement, permits and inspections for all plumbing issues is done by the Hamilton County Health District - Plumbing Division. Chapter 6 - Mechanical and Electrical Requirements Likewise, as with Chapter 5, this is a good encompassing code. The code enforcement, permits and inspections for all electrical and mechanical installations is done by an independent agency in and recognized by Hamilton County. Chapter 7 - Fire Safety Requirements Again, a good encompassing code; however, the Village is governed by the Ohio Fire Codes and enforced by the Little Miami Fire District.

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