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CITY OF CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTERS 3-5: RESERVED
CHAPTER 6: ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
CHAPTERS 7-9: RESERVED
CHAPTER 10: ANIMALS
CHAPTERS 11 - 13: RESERVED
CHAPTER 14: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15: BUSINESSES
CHAPTERS 16 - 17: RESERVED
CHAPTER 18: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTERS 19 - 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTERS 23 - 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: RESERVED
CHAPTERS 27 - 29: RESERVED
CHAPTER 30: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 31: RESERVED
CHAPTER 32: MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 33: RESERVED
CHAPTER 34: OFFENSES
CHAPTERS 35 - 37: RESERVED
CHAPTER 38: PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAPTERS 39 - 41: RESERVED
CHAPTER 42: PLANNING
CHAPTERS 43 - 45: RESERVED
CHAPTER 46: SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
CHAPTERS 47 - 49: RESERVED
CHAPTER 50: SOLID WASTE
CHAPTER 51: RESERVED
CHAPTER 52: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
CHAPTER 53: RESERVED
CHAPTER 54: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
CHAPTERS 55 - 57: RESERVED
CHAPTER 58: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
CHAPTERS 59 - 61: RESERVED
CHAPTER 62: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 63: RESERVED
CHAPTER 64: TAX EXEMPTION
CHAPTER 65: RESERVED
CHAPTER 66: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 67: RESERVED
CHAPTER 68: UTILITIES
CHAPTER 69: RESERVED
CHAPTER 70: VEGETATION
CHAPTER 71: RESERVED
CHAPTER 72: MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
CHAPTER 73: RESERVED
CHAPTER 74: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTERS 75 - 81: RESERVED
CHAPTER 82: ZONING
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 50-7 COLLECTION OF YARD WASTE.
   The city will collect yard waste at the curb or on city right-of-way twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. During other times yard waste from property within the city may be disposed of at a designated site by making arrangements with the Public Works Department.
(1993 Code, § 50-7) (Ord. passed 10-28-1991; Ord. passed 1-24-1994)
§ 50-8 RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNER OR OCCUPANT.
   (A)   Refuse storage. It shall be the duty of owners, proprietors or persons in charge of every dwelling or other building in the city to place or cause to be placed all waste accumulating on the premises in waste receptacles or waste dumpsters provided by such owner or other person or waste hauler.
   (B)   Waste receptacles and waste dumpsters.
      (1)   Waste receptacles or waste dumpsters shall be kept and maintained at all residences, apartments, hotels, business places and other places where waste may be accumulated. Waste shall be placed and stored in the receptacle or dumpster in order to be collected.
      (2)   All waste receptacles or waste dumpsters shall be covered with a watertight cover at all times. The waste receptacle or dumpster shall be kept in a place easily accessible, but never upon any street, city parking lot, alley or sidewalk. Such waste receptacle or waste dumpster shall be thoroughly cleaned by the owner after it has been emptied.
      (3)   Each apartment complex, modular house park, mobile home park or any multifamily dwelling containing 5 units or more shall have at least 1 waste dumpster for every 10 residential units.
   (C)   Arranging for collection.
      (1)   Every occupant of property within the city may arrange for the collection and disposal of waste by transporting the waste to an authorized transfer station or an approved disposal site, but only in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining thereto.
      (2)   In all other situations, if the occupant does not choose to do so himself, he must arrange disposal of waste materials through the use of a person engaged in the business of collecting and disposing of waste and licensed by Eaton County and registered by the city. No person transporting any refuse in accordance with this subsection shall fail to securely cover and secure the load so that no part of the load shall be lost while being transported.
   (D)   Moist waste. All moist waste shall be wrapped in paper or a plastic bag before being placed in the waste receptacle.
   (E)   Placing receptacles beside street or sidewalk. If waste pickups are made at the curb or from the city right-of-way (areas adjacent to the sidewalk or street), receptacles for such purpose shall only remain at the curb or in areas adjacent to the sidewalk or street from the preceding night to and during the day of pickup. It is the responsibility of the property owner to clean up any waste that may be spilled due to animals or vandalism.
(1993 Code, § 50-8) (Ord. passed 10-28-1991; Ord. passed 1-24-1994)
§ 50-9 COMPOSTING OF YARD WASTE.
   Residential units may compost yard waste only on their premises if the compostable material is kept in such a manner that it does not attract flies, insects, pests or cause an unpleasant odor. Garbage or waste other than yard waste shall not be composted.
(1993 Code, § 50-9) (Ord. passed 10-28-1991; Ord. passed 1-24-1994)
§ 50-10 THEFT OF WASTE RECEPTACLES.
   Theft of waste receptacles or unauthorized removal of materials from waste receptacles shall constitute a municipal civil infraction. Each day of violation is considered a separate offense.
(1993 Code, § 50-10) (Ord. passed 10-28-1991; Ord. passed 1-24-1994)
§ 50-11 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
   Furniture that is not intended or designated for outdoor use shall not be placed outdoors or on exterior balconies, porches, decks, landings, or other areas exposed to the weather. Violation of this section shall constitute a municipal civil infraction.
(Ord. passed 10-13-2008)
§ 50-12 HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS AND CLOTHING.
   The outdoor storage of household furnishings, clothing, appliances and other items commonly found in residential premises shall not be permitted to be located between the street and the building, they shall be permitted in the side yard or rear yard of premises, only if the items are enclosed in an accessory building or garage. It is provided, however, that should such household furnishings, clothing, appliances and other items be placed outdoors as the result of a lawful eviction process which was commenced pursuant to the laws of the State of Michigan, the materials may remain outdoors for no longer than 24 hours from the time that they were placed there by the Sheriff, the landlord, or the landlord’s representative.
(Ord. 2010-02, passed 8-9-2010)
§§ 50-13 – 50-35 RESERVED.
ARTICLE II. WASTE HAULERS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
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