§ 1824. Rodent harborage, infestation and pest elimination.

(a)

All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents or insects are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate insect, rodent or pest harborage and prevent reinfestation.

(b)

The owner of any structure shall be responsible for pest elimination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure.

(c)

The occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant nonresidential structure shall be responsible for pest elimination on the premises and for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure, except when the infestation is caused by defects in the structure, in which case the owner shall be responsible for pest infestation.

(d)

The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for pest elimination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant and owner shall be responsible for pest elimination.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)