(A) It shall be unlawful for any responsible party, owner, occupant, user, or person in charge or control of any property to create, cause, commit, maintain, or allow the existence of any general nuisance on such property, or upon any street, sidewalk or public right of way abutting such property including the area behind curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and property to the center of alleys and ditches. Further, it shall be unlawful for any person to create, cause, allow, or commit any general nuisance upon any public property, right of way, or infrastructure, including sidewalks, streets, gutters, or storm drains.
(B) Prohibited general nuisances shall specifically include the following conditions and/or matter:
1. Nuisance materials on the ground, whether leaked, drained, seeped, dripped, sprayed, or dumped, except that this shall not include the incidental leakage of nuisance materials from registered vehicles lawfully moving or parked upon a public right of way; the lawful application of pesticides or herbicides for purposes of controlling pests or weeds; or activity otherwise specifically allowed by law or by written permit issued by the city or other governing authority.
2. Stagnant or impure water which causes or creates an offensive, unhealthy, or unsanitary condition.
3. Refuse, vegetative decay or any decaying substance, garbage or filth of any kind which is exposed to the elements and which causes or creates an offensive, unhealthy, or unsanitary condition.
4. Discarded matter which has no substantial market value, is exposed to the elements, and is not enclosed in any structure or otherwise concealed from public view, including, but not limited to: rubble, litter, asphalt, concrete, plaster, tile, cardboard, paper, scrap wood, scrap metal, tires, broken glass, and/or other dilapidated or deteriorating personal property.
5. The accumulation of and/or failure to lawfully dispose of solid waste on any commercial or residential premises.
6. Any building or structure that is so dilapidated or is in such condition as to menace the public health or the safety of persons or property on account of increased fire hazard or otherwise.
7. Any condition of property that creates or emits an offensive or noxious odor that is offensive to the senses of owners or users of other property, or that creates an unhealthy or unsanitary condition due to noise, light, air, or other pollution. (Ord. 1304, 7-1-2014)