1.

It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of a residential or commercial building or property to utilize the premises of such property for the open storage of any junk appliances or rubbish. Such prohibition includes the storage of any junk appliance or rubbish in an open carport. This will include products that are considered saleable or not

2.

Clotheslines in residential areas—Clothes may only be hung from clothes lines located in the back or back yard of a residential building. Clothes may not be hung in the front or on the sides of any building.

1.

Foundations, Roofs, Exterior Walls and Surfaces.

a.

All exterior surfaces shall be of a material manufactured or processed specifically for use in such a weather-exposed location; and every exterior wall, chimney, foundation and roof shall be reasonably weather tight, watertight and rodent proof; and shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair. Exterior walls shall be maintained and kept free from dilapidation by cracks, tears or breaks or from deteriorated plaster, stucco, brick, wood, or other material that is extensive and gives evidence of long neglect.

b.

The protective surface on exterior walls of a building above ground level shall be maintained in good repair so as to provide a sufficient covering and protection of the structural surface underneath against its deterioration. Without limiting the generality of this section, a protective surface of a building shall be deemed to be out of repair if:

i.

The protective surface has paint which is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled, or chalked away, including window trim, cornice members, porch railings and other such areas;

c.

Any exterior surface required to be repaired under the provisions of this section shall be repaired in its entirety.

d.

No exterior wall of any dwelling or building accessory thereto shall have paint that is blistered, cracked, flaking, scaled or chalked away.

2.

Driveways—All driveways shall be kept free of major cracks. Such cracked and crumbling driveways shall be repaired in their entirety and further maintained in good repair.

3.

Rainwater damage—All rainwater shall be so drained and conveyed from every roof so as not to cause dampness in the walls, ceilings, or floors of any portion of the dwelling or of any adjacent building or structure. Gutters and downspouts, if provided, shall be kept in a professional state of repair. All fences must be constructed in a manner so as to allow for the drainage of rainwater.

4.

Weeds, Grass, Noxious Growths—Residential and Commercial Districts

a.

Weeds, grass, and noxious growths shall not exceed six (6) inches in height. No owner, tenant or occupant shall allow to remain on any portion of the premises occupied or controlled by such person any accumulation of hay, grass, straw, weeds, vines, bushes, other plant growth or dead trees or dead tree limbs which in the opinion of the code enforcement officer constitutes a health, safety or fire hazard.

c.

If the property owner is unable to be located, the city shall exercise its authority under Mississippi State Code Annotated 21-19-11, as amended.

The police, planning, and code enforcement departments shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 25-02-306, § 3, 2-4-2025)