4-2-5-2: CITY CLEANUP OF REFUSE; CHARGE AGAINST PROPERTY:
Every person owning, managing, occupying, renting, leasing or using property within the city limits shall keep that property continuously free of refuse. The mayor or city council, after five (5) days' notice, may cause the removal and disposal of refuse as often as necessary on lots, lands, or premises not in compliance. The expense of such work shall be billed to the property owner involved and, if not paid within thirty (30) days, assessed against the property involved as general taxes and collectible as other state, county and municipal taxes. (Ord. 467, 7-26-2000)