Athens City Code

1. (1) During that portion of each year extending from May 1 through September 30, for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall be equipped with screens and a self-closing device, and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space used or intended to be used for ventilation shall likewise be equipped with screens or other insect deterrents. Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be permanently equipped with screens or such other device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
2. (2) During the summer months, there shall be no standing pools of water which might provide a breeding place for mosquitoes.
3. (3) Dwellings should be free from rodents and other vermin at all times. Responsibility for extermination rests with the occupant or owner as set forth in ACC 12-127 and ACC 12-128.

(Code 1972, § 4-510; Code 1995, § 12-510)