It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any premises owned, occupied or controlled by him or her to become or remain in a filthy condition, or permit the use or occupation of same in a manner as to create noxious or offensive smells and odors in connection therewith, or to allow the accumulation or creation of unwholesome and offensive matter or the breeding of flies, rodents or other vermin on the premises to the menace of the public health or the annoyance of people residing within the vicinity.
(1989 Code, § 13-106)