For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. The following definitions are deemed consistent with and, where applicable, in addition to the same definitions found in other pertinent local and state statutes which are hereinafter included by reference.
COMMON NUISANCE. Any failure to abide by the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be the maintenance of a common nuisance by the violator.
GARBAGE. Rejected or discarded food wastes including every waste and waste accumulations of animals, fruit or vegetable matter intended for food or used in the preparation, use, cooking, sale or storage of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables or fruit.
HABITABILITY. Any issue or condition which directly or indirectly relates to livability or use in or about any structure, dwelling or otherwise, found within the town limits.
LITTER. Waste materials (residential, commercial and industrial) including, but not necessarily limited to: newspapers, paper goods of all sorts not in current use, used or unused building materials, manufacturing parts and containers, automobile parts, trash or other discarded and unused rubbish not conducive to habitability.
OWNER. The person/persons, firm or corporation whose name appears on the current tax records in the office of the County Auditor, as the owner of such real estate.
RUBBISH. Such residential, commercial or industrial matter as trash, ashes, cans, packing materials, glass, crockery, plastic, filthy substances, dirt, sweepings, cardboard, paper, wood, grass, weeds, branches, construction materials, discarded machinery, parts of vehicles (including but not limited to tires, discarded oil and other fluids), discarded toys, furniture, clothing and other waste matter of any kind.
UNATTENDED ANIMAL. Any animal, dog, cat or otherwise, commonly considered a household pet or otherwise which shall be found within the town unsupervised or uncontrolled by its owner whether on private or public property.
VACANT LOT. Any land or acreage within proximity to a residence, public street or public building, and upon which there are no permanent structures.
(Ord. 96-3, passed 2-3-1997)