(a) Every owner, occupant or tenant occupying or using any structure within the city shall provide and maintain waste containers of sufficient number and size to hold the garbage and rubbish that accumulates on such premises between regular collection days.
(b) Waste containers shall be leakproof, constructed of substantial material, have a tight fitting lid or cover, and be maintained in good condition. If stored outdoors, they shall also be weatherproof.
(c) Waste containers shall be kept secure and fastened with lids or covers in place at all times to prevent access to their contents by insects, rodents and other animals, to minimize fire hazard, and to prevent accumulation of water and scattering of litter. When containers deteriorate so as to become nonleakproof or otherwise hazardous to persons or property, they shall be replaced.
(d) A person commits an offense if a person maintains, or allows on property under his or her control the maintenance of, waste containers in violation of this section.
(Ord. 16189, § 5, passed 10-26-2004)