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CITY OF FLINT, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
PART I. CHARTER
PART II. THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS*
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 3: ADVERTISING AND SIGNS
CHAPTER 4: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHAPTER 5: AIRPORT
CHAPTER 6: ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SALES
CHAPTER 7: AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 8: AMUSEMENTS
CHAPTER 9: ANIMALS AND FOWL*
CHAPTER 10: AUCTIONS
CHAPTER 11: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 12: BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS GENERALLY*
CHAPTER 13: CEMETERIES
CHAPTER 14: CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
CHAPTER 15: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 16: ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 17: FENCES
CHAPTER 18: TAXATION; FUNDS; PURCHASING*
CHAPTER 19: FIRE PROTECTION*
CHAPTER 20: RESERVED
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: HEATING
CHAPTER 23: RESERVED
CHAPTER 24: HOUSING
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: LICENSING FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
CHAPTER 27: RESERVED
CHAPTER 28: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 29: MUNICIPAL RETAIL AND WHOLESALE GROWERS’ MARKET
CHAPTER 30: NUISANCES*
CHAPTER 31: GENERAL OFFENSES*
CHAPTER 32: RESERVED
CHAPTER 33: PARKS
CHAPTER 34: RESERVED
CHAPTER 35: PERSONNEL*
CHAPTER 36: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 37: POLES AND WIRES
CHAPTER 38: RAILROADS
CHAPTER 39: REFUSE, GARBAGE AND WEEDS
CHAPTER 40: RESERVED
CHAPTER 41: SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 42: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 43: RESERVED
CHAPTER 44: RESERVED
CHAPTER 45: TREES AND SHRUBS
CHAPTER 46: UTILITIES*
CHAPTER 47: WARDS AND PRECINCTS
CHAPTER 48: WATERCRAFT
CHAPTER 49: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 50: ZONING*
APPENDIX: COMPILED ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES*
APPENDIX A
PART III: PARALLEL REFERENCES AND INDEX
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DIVISION 4. COLLECTION
§ 39-27 PRIVATE WASTE COLLECTIONS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person other than employees of the Department of Public Works and Utilities, licensed garbage and refuse collectors or other authorized persons, to disturb, collect or in any other manner interfere with garbage and rubbish placed in the streets, alleys and public places for collection by the City authorities, or to interfere in any manner with any garbage and rubbish receptacles. The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall have the right to specify the time and method of storage, collection and disposal by any authorized collector.
(Ord. 2027, passed 2-5-1968)
§ 39-28 DOMESTIC WASTE.
   Domestic waste shall be collected without charge; except, that waste material scattered on the ground or placed in other than proper receptacles as specified may be classed as commercial waste and may be charged for at special rates to be determined by the Director of Public Works and Utilities and approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 2027, passed 2-5-1968)
§ 39-29 COMMERCIAL WASTES.
   The Department of Public Works and Utilities shall collect garbage or rubbish, or both, from a commercial establishment, trailer park or apartment building, subject to payment therefor as provided. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the party responsible for creating commercial waste from entering into a contract with an authorized private collector or otherwise disposing of the waste; provided, that it is stored and disposed of in such a manner as to create no nuisance.
(Ord. 2027, passed 2-5-1968)
§ 39-29.1 COMMUNITY GARDEN AND NONCOMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE WASTES.
   (a)   The Department of Public Works and Utilities shall collect garbage or rubbish, or both from community gardens and noncommercial greenhouses subject to payment as provided for by the terms and specifications set by the Director of Public Works. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the party responsible for creating the waste from entering into a contract with an authorized private collector or disposing of the waste, provided that it is stored and disposed of in such a manner as to create no nuisance.
   (b)   COMMUNITY GARDEN means an area of land managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops and/or non-food ornamental crops, such as flowers, for personal or group use, consumption or donation. Community gardens may be divided into separate plots for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group and may include common areas maintained and used by group members.
   (c)   NONCOMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE means a building made of glass, plastic or fiberglass in which plants are cultivated with no retail sales of the plants or any other materials on site.
(Ord. 3771, passed 6-14-2010)
§ 39-30 CHARGES FOR DISPOSAL OF COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
   The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall prepare terms and specifications relative to the disposal of commercial and construction waste. The cost of the disposal and the terms and conditions governing the payment therefor shall be established by the Director of Public Works and Utilities; provided, that payment for the service shall be made within 30 days of the date of issuance of the invoice therefor. No person failing to remit in accordance with these terms shall receive further service. The Director of Public Works and Utilities may, in his or her discretion, require payment in advance or such security as he or she deems appropriate for such services.
(Ord. 2027, passed 2-5-1968)
§ 39-31 FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION.
   The collection of all municipal waste is made condition on the observance of all provisions of this chapter. Collection is subject to weather and other conditions beyond the control of the Department of Public Works and Utilities. For commercial, construction or trade wastes, the Department of Public Works and Utilities shall be made. Collection frequency shall be determined by the Department of Public Works and Utilities.
(Ord. 2027, passed 2-5-1968)
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