The City of Clarksburg Property Maintenance Standards outlines the responsibilities of property owners regarding the maintenance and appearance of their properties, focusing on ensuring structures and exterior areas are kept in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary. Here is a summary of the key points related to property owners' responsibilities:

1. General Maintenance: Property owners are required to maintain their properties, including structures and exterior areas, in a condition that meets minimum standards for safety, health, and welfare.
2. Vacant Structures and Land: Vacant properties must be maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and sanitary condition to prevent them from becoming a blight or posing a threat to public health or safety.
   
3. Exterior Property Areas: Owners and occupants must keep exterior areas clean, safe, and sanitary, which includes proper grading and drainage, maintenance of sidewalks and driveways, control of weeds, prevention of rodent harborage, and keeping accessory structures in good repair.
   
4. Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs: These must be kept in a sanitary condition, with safety enclosures to prevent unauthorized access.
   
5. Exterior Structure: The exterior of all structures must be maintained in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary, covering aspects such as walls, roofs, decorative features, windows, and doors.
   
6. Interior Structure: Similar maintenance standards apply to the interior, requiring areas to be kept in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary.
   
7. Component Serviceability: Structural components must be capable of safely supporting imposed loads.
   
8. Handrails and Guardrails: These must be securely fastened and capable of supporting imposed loads.
   
9. Rubbish and Garbage: Owners are responsible for the proper disposal of rubbish and garbage using approved containers to prevent rodent harborage and infestation.
   
10. Pest Elimination: Properties must be kept free from pest infestation, with appropriate measures taken to eliminate pests.
    
11. Weeds: Property owners are required to control weeds on their property, ensuring that they do not exceed 6 inches in height, and noxious weeds are prohibited.
    

For violations related to these standards, property owners may receive a notice and have a specific timeframe to rectify the issue. Failure to comply can lead to prosecution, with the city having the authority to enter the property to address violations and charge the costs to the owner.

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