§ 16.65. Maintenance after Approval.


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  • It shall be the responsibility of the property owner for which development plan has been granted to maintain the property in accordance with the approved development plan on a continuing basis until the property is razed or until new zoning regulations supersede the regulations upon which development plan approval was based, or until a new development plan is approved. This requirement includes healthy landscaping, walls, fences, pavement, pavement markings, signs, building exterior, drainage facilities, and all other elements of the site. Any property owner who fails to so maintain an approved site shall be deemed in violation of the use provisions of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the same penalties appropriate for such a violation.

    With respect to condominium projects, the master deed shall contain provisions describing the responsibilities of the condominium association, condominium owners, and public entities, with regard to maintenance of the property in accordance with the approved development plan. The master deed shall further establish the means of permanent financing for required maintenance and improvement activities which are the responsibility of the condominium association. Failure to maintain an approved development plan shall be deemed in violation of the use provisions of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the same penalties for such a violation.