The following are declared to be nuisances affecting public peace and safety:
(A) All snow and ice not removed from public sidewalks 24 hours after the snow or other precipitation causing the condition has ceased to fall.
(B) Low wires and limbs. All wires and limbs of trees which are so close to the surface of the sidewalk or street as to constitute a danger to pedestrians or vehicles.
(C) Dangerous buildings. All buildings, walls and other structures which have been damaged by fire, decay or otherwise to an extent exceeding half their original value or which are so situated as to endanger the safety of the public.
(D) Explosives. All explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances or materials stored or accumulated in any manner or in any amount other than that provided by law.
(E) Noises. All unnecessary noises and annoying vibrations. The using or operation or permitting the using or operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, paging system, machine or other device for producing or reproduction of sound in a distinctly and loudly audible manner so as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any person nearby. Operation of any device referred to above between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner so as to be plainly audible at the property line of the structure or building in which it is located, or at a distance of 50 feet if the source is located outside a structure or building shall be prima facie evidence of violation of this section.
(F) Radio aerials. Radio aerials strung or erected in any manner except that provided by law.
(G) Storage of wood. The storage of any wood or wood product used or intended to be used as firewood on residential properties within the city unless wood piles are erected, located and maintained in accordance with this code.
(H) Junk. The outside piling, storing or keeping of old machinery, furniture, household furnishings or appliances or component parts thereof, rusting metal inoperable/unusable equipment, or other debris visible on private or public property.
(I) Obstruction of streets. Any use of property abutting on a public street or sidewalk or any use of a public street or sidewalk which causes large crowds of people to gather obstructing traffic and the free use of public streets or sidewalks.
(J) Dangers attractive to children. All dangerous, unguarded machinery, equipment or other property in any public place or so situated or operated on private property as to attract minor children.
(K) Material from air. Throwing, dropping or releasing printed matter, paper or any other material or objects over the city from an airplane, balloon or other aircraft or in such a manner as to cause such material to fall or land in the city.
(L) Interfering with drainage. Placing entrance culverts or doing any act which may alter or affect the drainage of public streets or alleys or the surface or grade of public streets, alleys or sidewalks without proper permit.
(M) Repairing vehicles or tires in streets. Making repairs to motor vehicles or tires in public streets or alleys, excepting only emergency repairs when it will not unduly impede or interfere with traffic.
(N) Trash in streets. Throwing, placing, depositing or burning leaves, trash, lawn clippings, weeds, grass or other material in the streets, alleys or gutters.
(O) Unauthorized signs. Erecting, painting or placing of unauthorized traffic signs or advertising signs in streets, alleys or on sidewalks.
(P) Interference with radio or TV. All unnecessary interference and disturbance of radios or TV sets caused by defective electrical appliances and equipment or improper operation of any defective electrical appliances and equipment.
(Q) Storing of boats, trailers, any sport vehicle, recreational vehicles, and inoperative motor vehicles in front yards unless on the driveway during the season of customary use only. For the purpose of this section, FRONT YARD means any area between any public street and a line parallel to the public street at the building line.
(R) All trees, hedges, billboards, or other obstructions which prevent people from having a clear view of all traffic approaching an intersection.
(S) The discharging of the exhaust or permitting the discharging of the exhaust of any stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat, motor vehicle, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or any recreational device except through a muffler or other device that effectively prevents loud or explosive noises therefrom and complies with all applicable state laws and regulations.
(T) All hanging signs, awnings and other similar structures over streets and sidewalks, so situated so as to endanger public safety, or not constructed and maintained as provided by ordinance.
(U) The depositing of garbage or refuse on a public right-of-way or on adjacent private property.
(V) Engine braking.
(1) No person may slow a vehicle by the practice known as engine braking, also referred to as "jake braking" or "dynamic braking," whereby rapid downshifting of a vehicle's engine is used in lieu of applying a vehicle's brakes, causing loud noises to emit from the vehicle's engine and exhaust system. Engine braking by any motor vehicle on any public highway, street, parking lot or alley with the corporate limits of the City of Braham is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and is prohibited. This section shall not apply to emergency vehicles.
(2) Penalty. Any person violating this division (V) may be issued an administrative citation.
(W) All other conditions or things which are likely to cause injury to the person or property of anyone.
(X) Throw items from, jump from, hang from, climb upon, or engage in any other unsafe or disruptive behavior on any bridge within the city limits.
(Ord. 300, passed 6-7-2022)