The following requirements must be adhered to in the boarding up of vacant properties:

• All windows on the ground level must be boarded.
• All exterior doors on the ground level must be boarded including crawl space openings.
• Any window(s) on the other levels where the glass is broken out must be boarded or 
  re-glassed.
• Minimum half-inch plywood (no OSB board) must be used.
• Boards must be cut to fit window openings.
• Boards to be secured with long screws with square drive heads.  Nails are not to be used.
• Boards are to be painted on both sides and edges.
• Paint is to be exterior, black or color of the property.
• Paint is to be applied with a brush or roller.
• Any other openings are to be closed after approval from the Building Official or Property  Maintenance Official.  Boarding must be completed within 72 hours of notification.