(a) No person, being the owner, lessee, occupant or person in charge of any lot or parcel of land situated within the City, shall knowingly permit to remain thereon any unsightly condition, junk car or cars, collections of rubbish or debris or any other material whatsoever which creates an unsightly condition which is or may be observed from adjoining public or private property; and refuse which originates on any premises within the City shall not be suffered by the owner, occupant or person in charge of the premises to accumulate in such manner or in such quantity as to constitute a fire or safety hazard or a danger to health, or so as to become unsightly or otherwise give offense to persons in the neighborhood. Garbage and trash shall be collected and disposed of regularly, as provided in this article. Refuse other than garbage and trash shall be disposed of by the owner or occupant promptly as it originates, in a lawful and sanitary manner.
(b) Garbage and trash to be collected as provided by this article shall be stored, pending collection, in refuse containers in accordance with the requirements of this article. (1976 Code Sec. 9-6)