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be responsible for keeping t~at pars of the building or premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition, including the shared or public areas in a building containing two or more dwelling units. Every owner shall, where required by this Ordinance, or the Building and Zoning Administrator, furnish and maintain such approved sanitary facilities as required, and shall furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment or facilities for the prevention of insect and rodent infestation, and where infestation has taken place, shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests when such extermination is not specifically made the responsibility of the occupant by law or ruling. Every owner of a multifamily dwelling shall supply facilities for the storage and/or disposal of rubbish and garbage. The owner of any rental dwelling shall be responsible for the removal of snow and ice from parking lots and/or driveways, steps and walkways on the premises as provided by the City Code of Ordinances for public sidewalks. Every occupant of a dwelling unit, in addition to being responsible for keeping it in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition that part of the dwelling or dwelling unit or premises which he occupies and controls, shall dispose of all his rubbish, garbage, and other organic waste in a manner required by the City Code of Ordinances and approved by the Building and Zoning Administrator. Every occupant shall, where required by this Ordinance, the City Code of Ordinances, or the Building and Zoning Administrator, furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment, or facilities necessary to keep his/her premises safe and sanitary. 4. Substandard Buildings - Ail buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard as defined in this Ordinance are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Section 1007.22 of this ordinance. If 'the building or strUcture is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property, or safety of the public or of the occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated as provided in Section 1007.22. 5. Right of Appeal - When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed by the Building and Zoning Administrator alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal as set forth in Section 900.40.