Ordinance 3127-09 - Laserfiche WebLink

Section 1. Scope The provisions of this Ordinance apply to all structures in the Central Business District (B-3 zone), unless otherwise stated. All Responsible Persons (as defined in Section 3) shall comply with the requirements of this Ordinance. Section 2. Administration This Ordinance will be administered by the Building Official, who may adopt administrative rules and regulations consistent with its terms. The Building Official (and his designee), or Code Enforcement Officers, or both are authorized to enforce this Ordinance. Section 3. Definitions For the purposes of this Ordinance: "City" means the City of Everett, its officers, employees, and agents. "Central Business District" means the B-3 zone in the City of Everett as defined by the Everett Zoning Code, Everett Municipal Code Title 19. "Commercial Space" means any portion of a structure in the Central Business District that is not intended for residential use. "Occupied": A Commercial Space is considered occupied if a permitted, non- residential use is physically located and lawfully operating in the space for at least six consecutive months. "Responsible Person" means any person, firm, association, corporation or any agent thereof, owning, leasing, renting or having lawful possession of a structure in the Central Business District. "Vacant Commercial Space" means any portion of a street-level Commercial Space that, on or after September 1, 2009, is not occupied and has not been occupied during the preceding 90 days. Section 4. General Minimum Maintenance Requirements All Responsible Persons shall perform the following with respect to each structure they own, lease, rent or lawfully possess: A. Maintain all exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, windows, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks, and fences, in good condition. 2