§ 9-307. Minimum standards for door and window openings.

(a)

All windows and doors shall be secured in a tight-fitting and weatherproof manner and have sashes of proper size and design. Sashes with rotten wood, broken joints or deteriorated mullions or muntins shall be replaced.

(b)

Storefront windows facing a public right-of-way shall be maintained in an unbroken, clean and harmonious condition with the use of the public right-of-way and the remainder of the building facade. No window facing the public right-of-way shall be permanently removed and enclosed, covered or boarded up unless treated as an integral part of the building facade using wall materials and window detailing comparable with any upper floors and the building facade in general. All damaged, broken, temporary or permanently closed-up store front windows shall be restored, repaired or replaced in a satisfactory condition.

(c)

Doors and windows not facing the public right-of-way and those upper level window and door openings shall be similarly maintained and repaired as for the doors and windows facing the public right-of-way, except that same may be enclosed or removed provided that sills, lintels and frames are removed and the opening properly closed to match and be compatible with the design, material and finish of the adjoining wall of which the opening is a part unless otherwise provided by law.

(Ord. No. C-89-31, § 2(48-57), 4-18-89)