557.18 LITTER ON OCCUPIED AND VACANT PRIVATE PROPERTY; OWNER'S DUTY.

Litter, rubbish or refuse shall not be cast, scattered, thrown or deposited on or about private property within the corporate limits to the detriment of public health, safety and welfare. The owner, lessees, agents or others in charge of premises within the City shall rid such lands and abutting sidewalks and "devil strips" of such nuisance or place it in an authorized receptacle. It shall likewise be unlawful for any person to dump, place or scatter litter, refuse or rubbish on or about private premises, whether such premises are vacant or inhabited.

(Ord. 105-1961. Passed 5-8-61.)

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