(A) Waste disposal. All waste generated shall be disposed in a manner consistent with all State Pollution Control Agency rules.
(B) Waste not stored in containers. Any accumulation of waste generated on any premises not stored in containers which comply with applicable requirements of this chapter and State Pollution Control Agency rules, or any accumulation of mixed municipal solid waste generated on any premises which has remained thereon for more than one week, or any accumulation of infectious, nuclear, pathological or hazardous waste which is not stored and disposed in a manner consistent with State Pollution Control Agency rules is a nuisance and shall be abated and the cost of abatement may be assessed against the property where the nuisance is found.
(C) Off-site waste. The accumulation, storage, processing and disposal of waste on any premises, which is not generated on that premises, is prohibited, except as specifically provided in this chapter.
(D) Abandoned, unlicensed or inoperable vehicles. Passenger automobiles and trucks not currently licensed by the state, or which are because of mechanical deficiency incapable of movement under their own power, parked or stored outside for a period in excess of 30 days and all materials stored outside in violation of city code provisions are considered refuse or junk and shall be abated in the manner provided for by § 152.043 of this chapter.
(E) Location and screening.
(1) Single-family dwellings, duplexes and all other residential structures with four or less residential units. Garbage cans and recycling bins shall be kept in rear or side yards and shall be screened from neighboring properties and the public right-of-way or shall be kept indoors.
(2) Other uses. All refuse, recyclable materials and necessary handling equipment including, but not limited to, garbage cans, recycling bins and dumpsters shall be stored within the principal structure, within an accessory building or totally screened from eye-level view from all neighboring uses and the public right-of-way.
(3) Exterior storage. Exterior storage shall require the following.
(a) Exterior wall or fence treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal building.
(b) The enclosed trash and/or recycling receptacle area shall be located in the rear or side yard and shall observe all applicable setback requirements and easements.
(c) The trash and/or recycling enclosure shall be in an accessible location for pick up hauling vehicles.
(d) The trash and/or recycling receptacles shall be fully screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way by a fence or wall of at least six feet in height and a minimum opaqueness of 80%.
(e) All dumpsters, recycling bins, handling equipment and enclosures shall be kept in a good state of repair with tight-fitting lids to prevent spilling and spread of debris. The construction of trash and recycling enclosures shall be per standards established by the City Building Official and all design and construction of the enclosures shall be subject to the Building Official's approval.
(Prior Code, § 11-16-14) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)