2006/10/29 -- Damaged or unrepaired/unkempt buildings/slabs are a common
complaint for many businesses on North Main giving the street a run down appearance.
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2007/6/9 -- No changes.  The businesses adjacent to this area look fine, but
have to suffer due to this area looking bad.

North Main Baytown Texas
North Main Baytown Texas
North Main Baytown Texas
North Main Baytown Texas
** Sec. 26-147. Weeds and plant growth.
Under this article, the exterior property area shall be kept cut or mowed to prevent weeds, brush or other plant growth from becoming a health or fire hazard. Weeds, brush and other plant growth shall be cut or mowed on all exterior property areas whenever such weeds, brush or other plant growth are allowed to grow to an extent determined to be a fire or health hazard. All sidewalks, driveways and entrances used for ingress and egress shall be free from weeds, brush, overhanging or protruding limbs of trees and other plant growth. Any limbs of trees that have become rotted or decayed to the point of being dangerous to persons shall be removed. (Code 1967, § 33-30; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

Sec. 26-150. Depreciation of surrounding property.
Under this article, all land areas shall be so maintained as not to cause a substantial depreciation in property values in the immediate neighborhood. Exterior property areas shall be kept free from objects, materials and conditions that will have an adverse effect on adjacent premises by reducing the desirability of living conditions in the immediate neighborhood and by causing a substantial depreciation in property values.  (Code 1967, § 33-33; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

*** Sec. 26-151. Structural requirements.
Requirements in this section shall pertain to both accessory and primary structures. Accessory structures and fences located on all land areas shall be kept in good repair, free from health, fire and accident hazards and vermin, insect and rodent harborage. Accessory structures shall be kept structurally sound and in good repair or removed from the premises. Effective rodent proofing or extermination must be done, where necessary, in these structures. The exterior of such structures shall be made weather-resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or the application of paint or other preservatives. Privies, except as provided in section 26-171, shall be removed from the premises or demolished.
(Code 1967, § 33-34; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

Sec. 26-152. Foundation walls.
The foundation and walls of every structure subject to this article shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair. Foundations and walls shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally sound if they are found free from damage or defects and capable of bearing imposed loads as required by the building code. Whenever hollow masonry blocks are used as supporting piers, such piers shall be anchored to the concrete footing with a five-eighths-inch steel dowel and the hollow pier shall be filled with concrete.
(Code 1967, § 33-35; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

Sec. 26-153. Stairs, porches, landings and railings.
Under this article, the stairs, porches, landings and railings affixed to the interior or exterior of every structure shall be kept in good repair and structurally sound. Railings shall be provided for stairs and balconies and, where necessary, for porches and accessible roofs. Stairs and porches shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally sound when found to be free of holes, cracks and capable of supporting imposed loads. Properly balustraded railings shall be provided when there is clear danger of accident or personal injury and must be capable of bearing normally imposed loads. Stairs, porches, landings and railings of multi-residential structures shall be in compliance with the applicable sections of the building code.
(Code 1967, § 33-36; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

Sec. 26-155. Protective coating for wood surfaces.
Under this article, all exterior wood surfaces of a structure that are not of a species of wood inherently resistant to decay shall be treated periodically with a protective coating or other preservative to prevent structural deterioration. Exterior wood surfaces shall be adequately protected against deterioration through periodic application of approved protective coatings.
(Code 1967, § 33-38; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

Sec. 26-156. Entablatures, cornices, belt course.
Under this article, all cornices, entablatures, belt courses, corbels, terracotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
(Code 1967, § 33-39; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)

Sec. 26-161. Structural members.
Supporting structural members of every structure subject to this article shall be structurally sound and capable of bearing the load safely. Supporting structural members shall be considered to be structurally sound if such members are capable of bearing imposed loads safely and if there is no evidence of deterioration.
(Code 1967, § 33-44; Ord. No. 926, § 1, 8-22-68)