13-201. Declaration of nuisances.
   (1)   The accumulation of trash, rubbish, abandoned appliances and other debris declared to be a nuisance. The allowing or permitting an accumulation of debris; rubbish; trash; cans; bottles; papers; or abandoned or unusable appliances on any lot, tract, or parcel of land within the corporate limits of the City of Cookeville constitutes a threat or menace to life, property, public health, or public welfare and/or creates a fire hazard is hereby specifically prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance.
   (2)   The accumulation of abandoned or undriveable motor vehicles declared to be a nuisance. The allowing or permitting an accumulation of abandoned, wrecked, junked partially dismantled or inoperative motor vehicles on any lot, tract, or parcel of land, and on the public rights-of-way, within the corporate limits of the City of Cookeville constitutes a threat or menace to life, property, public health, or public welfare and/or creates a fire hazard is hereby specifically prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance.
   (3)   Overgrown vegetation declared to be a nuisance. The allowing or permitting a dense growth of trees, vines, grass and underbrush to develop or occur on any lot, tract, or parcel of land within the corporate limits of the City of Cookeville constitutes a threat or menace to life, property, public health, or public welfare and/or creates a fire hazard is hereby specifically prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance.
   (4)   Outdoor use or storage of furniture not properly treated, manufactured, or intended for outdoor use declared to be a nuisance. The outdoor use or storage of furniture not properly treated, manufactured, or intended for outdoor use or storage on any lot, tract, or parcel of land within the corporate limits of the City of Cookeville constitutes a threat or menace to life, property, public health, public welfare and/or creates a fire hazard is hereby specifically prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance.
(1970 Code, § 8-501, as amended by Ord. #001-06-08, Sept. 2001)