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Sec. 8-1987. Security Requirements. A. Abandoned and vacant properties shall be secured so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. B. Securing of vacant or abandoned property includes but is not limited to closing and locking of windows, doors (walk-through, sliding and garage), gates and any other opening that may allow access to the interior of the property and or structure(s). In the case of broken windows securing means re -glazing or boarding the window. If deemed necessary by the Code Enforcement Manager, securing of vacant or abandoned property may require the provision of security guard services. Such services shall be of sufficient duration and frequency to ensure that the property remains secure and no unauthorized persons may gain entry. C. If the vacant or abandoned property is owned by a corporation and/or out of area beneficiary/trustee/owner, a local property management company shall be contracted to perform weekly inspections to verify that the abandoned property is maintained in accordance with the requirements of this section, and any other applicable laws. D. The property shall be posted with the name and 24-hour contact phone number of the local property management company. The posting shall be no less than 18" x 24", shall be of a font that is legible from a distance of forty-five (45) feet, and shall contain the following verbiage: "THIS PROPERTY MANAGED BY ," and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL (name and phone number)." E. The posting shall be placed on the interior of a window facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible from the street, or secured to the exterior of the building/structure facing the street of the front of the property so it is visible from the street. If no such area exists, the posting shall be on a stake of sufficient size to support the posting, in a location that is visible from the street to the front of the property, and to the extent possible, not readily subject to potential vandalism. Exterior posting must be constructed of, and printed with weather resistant materials. F. The local property management company shall inspect the property on a weekly basis to determine if the property is in compliance with the requirements of this division. If the property management company determines the property is not in compliance, it is the company's responsibility to bring the property into compliance. G. The duties and obligations specified in this section shall be joint and several among and between all trustees and beneficiaries and their respective agents. Ordinance No. NS-XXXX Page 10 of 16 11 B-10