(a) No landscape waste shall be stored on the lot from which it is generated for more than seven (7) days unless composted as provided herein.
(b) All landscape waste to be composted shall be kept in a compost bin or turning bin, either of commercial or home construction, or in a well maintained and managed compost pile. Tree, brush, or shrub branches in excess of one-half inch (1/2") in diameter shall not be permitted in a compost bin, turning bin, or compost pile.
(c) Compost bins, turning bins, or compost piles shall not be located on the front yard of a lot. On corner lots, bins or piles shall not be located on the side yard abutting the street.
(d) Bins or piles shall not be located in a drainage easement or drainageway, and no drainageway shall be blocked or impeded in a substantial way by landscape waste, compost bins or compost piles.
(e) Bins and piles shall be maintained in good condition and shall not be allowed to become unsightly, allowed to emit foul odors, attract animals, or otherwise become offensive or a nuisance.
(f) Bins or piles shall not be located in special flood hazard areas, floodways, or in such a manner as to block access to or obstruct the legal use of utility or other easements.
(g) Food waste is permitted in properly managed compost bins and turning bins, but is not permitted in compost piles.
(h) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, grass clippings and leaves may be left on the lawn when cut or otherwise used for lawn care.
(i) In no event shall any composting activities be conducted in a manner which creates an odor, litter, dust or noise nuisance, or which attracts vermin or pests. Each and every violation of a standard set forth in this article is hereby declared to be a nuisance and a separate violation of this section. (Ord. 0-12-41, 12-3-2012)