(A) The accumulation of uncollectible garbage and refuse is hereby declared to constitute a nuisance, which is punishable by law.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or to permit the accumulation of refuse in, about, or upon premises owned, occupied, or used by him or her, when and if such accumulation is unsightly, unsanitary, or hazardous to the property, life, health, safety, or welfare of the public.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, place, or scatter any garbage, rubbish, trash, or other refuse over or upon any premises, street, or alley, whether public or private, or adjacent thereto, either with or without the intent to later remove or burn the same, or to suffer or permit the accumulation of garbage or refuse on any premises owned, occupied, or controlled by any such person to become or remain offensive, unsanitary, unsightly, unsafe to public health, or hazardous from fire.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to store or permit the accumulation of garbage or refuse on or about his or her premises, or the premises occupied by him or her, unless such garbage or refuse is kept separately in standard refuse or garbage containers of durable plastic or metal with tight-fitting lids.
(Prior Code, § 51.05) (Ord. 93-1.1, passed 2-8-1993) Penalty, see § 51.99