(a) Removal of Litter. Any person owning or having a right to possession of any lot or land within the City shall at all times keep such property free and clear from all litter, solid waste or demolition materials and shall not permit such materials to be collected or remain upon such land which constitutes or may cause a detriment to the public health.
(b) Definition of Litter and Solid Waste. As used in this chapter, "litter" or "solid waste" includes any unwanted solid or semi-solid materials which result from residential, industrial, commercial, agricultural or community operations including, but not limited to garbage, waste, peelings from fruits or vegetables, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, oil, paper, cartons, boxes, parts of automobiles, tires, wagons, furniture, glass, combustible or noncombustible material, street dirt, debris or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature. Solid waste does not include demolition material or other substances that are not harmful or inimical to the public health.
(c) Definition of Demolition Materials. As used in this chapter, "demolition material" means material from construction or demolition operations, which are those items affixed to the structure being constructed or demolished such as brick, concrete, stone, glass, wallboard, framing, finishing lumber, roofing materials, plumbing, plumbing fixtures, wiring, any insulation, but excludes materials whose removal has been required prior to demolition.
(d) Period of Storage for Solid Waste or Demolition Materials. No person owning or having the right to the possession of any lot or land within the City shall cause or allow solid waste or demolition materials to collect or remain upon such land for a period longer than seven days.
(e) Containers for Solid Waste. Except for materials too large for containers, all litter or solid waste shall be stored in watertight containers which are constructed of durable, rust resistant materials that are substantially impervious to animals, rodents or insects. Such containers shall have covers, lids and/or doors which shall be tight fitting.
(f) Bulk Containers. Structures with multiple dwelling units, multiple structures or other establishments producing litter or solid waste shall be supplied with containers as defined in Section 557.02
(e) which are sufficient in size to meet the needs of the tenant or occupant.
(g) Solid Waste and Litter are Public Nuisances. All litter, solid waste or demolition materials permitted to accumulate for a period in excess of seven days is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(Ord. 6-44-92. Passed 6-16-92.)