For the purposes of this article, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings respectively set forth.
Agricultural use means cultivated, crop producing, and livestock grazing areas so long as vegetation is now allowed to grow beyond the bounds of the lot or parcel and it does not become entwined in fences, buildings, trees abutting or on any other property to such an extent so as to create a nuisance due to unsightliness, serves as breeding ground for mosquitoes, a refuge for vermin infestation or creates a fire or traffic hazard.
Bulk means all discarded bulky waste, including discarded appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires, etc.
Container means a watertight receptacle made of metal, heavy-duty plastic, or material of similar strength, with a tight-fitting cover for the storage and disposal of solid waste. All containers must be closed at all times, except when being filled or emptied.
Construction site means any site used by a contractor in order to erect any type of structure. However, the term “construction site” shall not be construed to include highway and road repair or construction projects or any type of agricultural projects.
Contractor means any person who builds or constructs a structure or on behalf of the owner or another person. The term shall not apply to any construction activity for which a permit is not required.
Developed platted subdivision means any subdivision which has been completed according to the subdivision regulations of Greenville County as approved by the Greenville County Planning Commission.
Developed zoned residential area means an area designated as R-20, R-15, R-12, R-10, R-7.5, R-D, R-M1, R-M2, R-M7, R-RD, R-M, R-MA, R-MHP as set forth in the county zoning ordinance and which is not presently under large scale development or construction.
Garbage means all perishable refuse, including animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food; household rubbish, including paper, cardboard, boxes, rags, plastic, cloth, glass, bottles, cans and any similar waste; and dead animals.
Household garbage, for the purpose of § 9-124 of this article, means perishable refuse, including animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food; household rubbish, including paper, cardboard, boxes, rags, plastic, cloth, glass, bottles, cans and any similar waste that is generated from household activities, but shall not include discarded yard rubbish, weeds, brush, leaves, grass, vines, wood, shrubbery, trees, branches, stumps and similar materials.
Litter means any waste material containing disposable packages or containers, garbage, rubbish or solid waste which is not properly disposed of.
Natural use means a lot or parcel in a state provided by nature, without manmade changes or vermin infestation.
Person means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association or organization of any kind.
Private property shall include, but not be limited to, the following exterior locations owned by any private person: yards, grounds, walks, driveways, entrances, passageways, parking areas, working areas, storage areas, vacant lots and recreational facilities.
Public property shall include, but not be limited to, the following exterior locations: streets, roads, public rights-of-way, medians, sidewalks, alleys and other public ways; and any and all public parks, grounds, lots, recreation facilities, waterways and drainage systems.
Rubbish shall include, but not limited to discarded yard rubbish, including ashes, weeds, brush, leaves, grass, vines, wood, shrubbery, trees, branches, stumps and similar materials; bricks, stones; and metal.
Solid waste means all refuse, including: garbage, rubbish, ashes, paper, wrappings, street cleanings, dead animals and solid market and industrial wastes not properly disposed of.
Vermin infestation means an overrunning or inhabiting of a lot or parcel with a large number of rats, snakes, or other dangerous, destructive or disease carrying animals within a developed platted subdivision or a developed zoned residential area to such an extent so as to create a nuisance or potential health problem for adjoining lots or parcels.
Weeds and rank vegetation means dense, uncultivated, herbaceous and/or woody growth in or within 200 feet of a developed platted subdivision or a developed zoned residential area which is over 18 inches high and creates a nuisance due to unsightliness or any herbaceous and/or woody growth which serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, a refuge for vermin infestation or any growth that creates a fire or traffic hazard.
(1976 Code, § 9-106) (Ord. 2256, § 1.7, passed 6-4-1991)