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Subd. 2. Vacating Building. It shall be unlaw~l for a vacant dwelling unit which has been declared unfit for human habitation as provided in §8.60.07 subdivision 1 to be used for human habitation until the defective conditions have been corrected and certificate of occupancy has been issued, along with any applicable license for the building or unit(s), by the City Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person to deface or remove the placard from any such dwelling unit. Subd. 3. Hazardous Building Declaration. In the event that a dwelling unit has been declared unfit for human habitation and the owner has not remedied the defects within a reasonable time, the dwelling unit may be declared a hazardous building and treated consistent with the provisions of §463.15 of Minnesota Statutes. 8.60.08 Vacant Buildings Subd. 1. Secure Vacated Dwelling. The owner of any dwelling unit which has been declared unfit for human habitation or which is otherwise vacant for a period of 60 days or more shall make same safe and secure so that it is not hazardous to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and does not constitute a public nuisance. Any vacant dwelling open at doors or windows, if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a hazard to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and a public nuisance within the meaning of this Section and shall be made safe and secure immediately by boarding the openings. Boarding must be done with sound materials which are securely fastened to the building and painted with a color consistent with the adjacent surfaces. The premises of a vacant building shall be maintained in an appropriate manner including, but not limited to, mowing of yard areas; removal of weeds from parking areas, drives, medians; and landscaping; collection and removal of debris; and watering and maintaining landscaping and yard. 8.60.09 Licensing of Rental Dwelling Units. Subd. 1. License Required. No person shall operate a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit without first having obtained a license to do so from the City in accordance with Chapter 7 (Licensing and Permits), Section 7.15 (Rental Residential Dwelling Units). Subd. 2. Conduct on Licensed Premises. The Licensee shall take appropriate action following conduct by any tenant or guest of a tenant on the licensed premises which is determined to be prohibited conduct as defined by this Chapter. For the purposes of this Section, "licensed premises" shall include a rental dwelling unit; communal, shared, or public areas within a building containing one or more rental dwelling units; and external common areas providing amenities to a building containing one or more rental dwelling units, including, but not limited to, common open space, yards, drives, garages, and parking areas whether owned by the licensee or a third party or association.