For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any store, restaurant, house used for non-residential purpose, or other premises used for conducting business to the public that produces commercial waste. The term BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT is synonymous with the term COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT for purposes of this chapter and Chapter 90 of this code of ordinances.
COMMERCIAL WASTE. Garbage, refuse, trash and/or rubbish generated as a by-product of any commercial operation generated upon its premises. The term does not include swills, slops, toxic or corrosive materials, manure or other material which is or might be harmful to collection personnel or equipment.
WASTE CONTAINER. A truck-loaded or truck-emptied non-disposable container, commonly referred to as a dumpster, used for the collection of commercial garbage and rubbish.
(Ord. 1-9-07, passed 1-9-2007)
(A) All commercial establishments within the city limits shall be required to use and maintain adequate waste containers and dumpsters for the collection of garbage and trash.
(B) Commercial containers shall be sufficient in size to contain all rubbish, refuse, brush, bulky waste, debris, trees and other waste generated upon the premises and to avoid the congregation of flies, rodents, scavengers, unnecessary odor and to prohibit unsightly accumulation of such waste materials or fire hazards. The commercial containers shall be equipped with suitable operable covers to prevent blowing or scattering of refuse (except for roll-off containers); and shall be maintained in good order, appearance and in a sanitary condition. Waste containers also shall be leak proof and constructed of substantial material.
(C) Garbage shall be inside container and lid closed. Each commercial establishment shall not allow trash and/or garbage to accumulate to overflow the waste container as to become a health hazard, unsightly or a nuisance.
(Ord. 1-9-07, passed 1-9-2007)
Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter face Class C misdemeanor charges and shall be fined upon conviction not less than $100 nor more than $500. Each day constitutes a separate offense for purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 1-9-07, passed 1-9-2007)