Sec. 26-512. - Same—Amendments.
The following sections are hereby revised:
Section 101.1 Insert:
(Name of jurisdiction) City of Jackson, Mississippi
Section 103.1, 103.2, and 103.3 shall be omitted.
Section 103.5 Insert: (Appropriate schedule) in accordance with the fees identified by Ordinances of the City of Jackson or other such fee schedule as may be adopted by resolution or in accordance with fines assessed by the judge.
Section 104.4 Right of entry. Shall read as follows:
"The code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable time to inspect subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. Should entry be refused or not obtained, the code official is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law."
Section 106.4 Violation penalties. Shall read as follows:
"Any person, individual, corporation, company, partnership, association or any other entity failing to comply with this code or any of the requirements thereof or otherwise violating this code or any of the provisions shall, after notice and a reasonable time to correct said violation(s), pay a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both, and each day thereafter that said violation(s) remain uncorrected shall constitute a separate offense punishable by a separate fine pursuant to Sections 21-13-1 and 21-17-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, or other statutes. The City shall impose for said violation(s) all other penalties and have access to any other remedies available under the law to correct the condition giving rise to the violations of this code."
Section 108.2.1 Authority to disconnect water utilities. Shall read as follows:
"The code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of water utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by the code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 102.7 in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without approval. The code official shall notify the serving utility and, whenever possible, the owner or owner's authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection the owner, owner's authorized agent or occupant of the building structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter."
Sections 111.2, 111.2.1, 111.2.2, 111.2.3, 11.2.4, 111.2.5, and 111.3 shall be omitted.
Section 112.4 Insert:
(Dollar amount in two locations) double the amount of the original fee or no more than the maximum amount allowed by law.
Section 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Shall read as follows:
"When terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, Official Zoning Ordinance of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, or City of Jackson, Mississippi Code of Ordinances, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes."
Section 301.4 Nuisance. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"The existence of any condition(s) on buildings, accessory structures, or property, which has an adverse impact on the safety, health, environment, aesthetics or property values of properties in the near vicinity as a result of being visible from outside the property, is declared to be a nuisance. Any property that is damaged or destroyed by fire or acts of nature shall be demolished or repairs must begin with three months of the damage or destruction."
Section 301.5 Hazardous materials. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"It shall be unlawful for any owner or tenant to store hazardous materials that constitute a fire or environmental hazard, or are detrimental to human life, health, or safety. Any other condition existing on or in a building, accessory structure, or property that is determined to be a safety or health hazard whether or not visible from outside the property shall be unlawful."
Section 301.6 Accumulations. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"It shall be unlawful for any owner to store any item such as, but not limited to, washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, freezers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, tillers, rakes, shovels, other gardening supplies, toys, recliners, ice chests, boxes, crates, storage bins, storage tubs, file cabinets, grills, kennels, barrels, drums, cans, bottles, wood, metal, plastic, rags, paper, tires, auto parts; unused, inoperable, worn-out or discarded appliances or other household items; scrap iron, tin, and other metal not neatly piled, or anything whatsoever that is or may become a hazard to public health and safety, or that may harbor insect, rodent or vermin infestation on a porch, breezeway, balcony, front yard or side yard if the porch, breezeway, balcony, front yard or side yard is visible from any street."
Section 301.7 Garage or carports. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"All materials, equipment, or other items of personal property shall not be stored inside a carport to the extent that such storage prevents the use of a carport for the parking of the number of motor vehicles for which the carport is designed."
Section 302.4 Insert:
(Height in inches) 18 inches
Section 302.4.1 Vegetation exemptions. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"Vegetation planted and maintained for landscaping purposes or for erosion control shall be exempt from the requirements of this section. Vegetation located beyond fifty feet (50') from the back of curb or edge of pavement on a lot over one acre that is in a natural state shall be exempt from the requirements of this section."
Section 302.4.2 Vegetation on unimproved cleared lot. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"Vegetation located on an unimproved, cleared lot shall be maintained to prohibit vegetation 48 inches in height."
Section 302.7 Accessory structures. Shall read as follows:
"All accessory structures, including detached garage, fences and walls, shall be maintained, structurally sound, and in good repair. Fences and walls should be free from loose, missing, broken or rotting materials and shall have braces and supports attached or fastened in accordance with common buildings practices."
Section 302.7.1 Mailboxes. Is hereby added and shall read as follows:
"All mailboxes shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair, to include the box, post, and all attachments."
Section 304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather light. No windows, doors, or building exteriors shall be covered with but not limited to, aluminum foil, cardboard, plywood, or plastic, except during construction or pending repairs not exceeding thirty (30) days. Existing screens on doors or windows shall not be torn or in need of repair or replacement.
Section 304.1.1 is hereby omitted.
Section 304.14 Insert:
(Dates in two locations) January to December
Section 305.1.1 is hereby omitted.
Section 306.1.1 is hereby omitted.
Section 404.5 Overcrowding. Shall read as follows:
"The number of persons occupying a dwelling unit shall not create conditions that, in the opinion of the code official, endanger the life, health, safety or welfare of the occupants or neighbors. No boarding house, residential care facility, half-way house, hospice, shelter, single room occupancy hotel, or rooming house shall exceed twelve (12) persons."
Section 404.5.1 is hereby omitted.
Section 404.5.2 is hereby omitted.
Section 602.3 Insert:
(Dates in two locations) October to March
(Ord. No. 1999-40(2), § 2, 7-13-99; Ord. No. 2003-47(2), § 2, 11-4-03; Ord. No. 2017-17(4), § 2, 6-27-17)
