The following words, terms and phrases, and their derivatives, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Building materials. Lumber, brick, stone carpet, plumbing materials, plaster, concrete, roofing, floor coverings, gutters or other materials or substances suitable for or commonly used in the construction or repair of houses, commercial buildings and other structures, driveways, fences, decks, landings, patios, porches or carports.
Building rubbish. Rubbish from construction, remodeling, and repair operations on houses, commercial buildings, and other structures, including but not limited to stones, brick, plaster, lumber, concrete, and waste parts occasioned by installations and replacements.
Combustible refuse. Refuse, capable of incineration or burning, such as garbage, paper, rags, boxes and wood.
Chronic violator. A person who owns property whereupon, in the previous calendar year, the city abated a nuisance as defined in section 12-3-4(B), (C) or (D) on at least three occasions.
Firewood. Parts of trees cut into logs suitable for use in fireplaces or for use in wood-burning heaters which are not rotten or decayed.
Garbage. The accumulation of solid waste, trash, yard waste, recyclables or junk which produces offensive, noxious or foul odors or vapors or which provides refuge or sustenance for rodents, harmful insects or other pests.
Harmful insects. Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and flies and other arthropods which can be living transporters and transmitters of a causative agent of a disease.
Heavily wooded lot. A lot so densely covered with trees and undergrowth that equipment cannot maneuver.
Junk. Any furniture, appliances, machinery, equipment, building fixture, automotive parts, tires, or other similar items which are either in a wholly or partially rusted, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative condition.
Litter. Any discarded man-made materials, including but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, can, bottle, box, container, wrapper, paper, paper product, tire, appliance, mechanical equipment or part, building or construction material, tool, machinery, wood, or motor vehicle parts, solid waste material, industrial materials and hazardous waste, or discarded material in any form resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, medical or agricultural operations.
Noxious vegetation. Plants that cause dermatitis through direct or indirect contact or plants that cause internal poisoning if eaten or ingested, including but not limited to poison sumac, poison ivy or poison oak.
Nuisance. Any condition that is dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or public safety.
Open place. An area of property or portion thereof that is open, including building openings or residential units that are open to the exterior, such as attached carports, or porches, and any other exterior portions of properties ordinarily exposed to public view.
Ornamental grasses. True grasses (Gramineae) including close relatives such as sedges (Cyperaceae), rushes (Juncaceae), hardy bamboos (particularly the genus Phyllostachys), and others.
Owner. Any person, group of persons, or any entity owning or lawfully possessing, keeping, or having care, custody, or control of any property covered by this article. In the case of real property, the owner includes the authorized agent or property manager of the owner or any tenant.
Pest. Any destructive or troublesome insect or small animal.
Refuse. Ashes, tin cans, dirty rags, trash, house sweepings, paper, paper cups, shavings, bottles and other rubbish.
Verified violation. Means a violation of section 12-3-4(B), (C) or (D), of the City of Greenville Code as designated and determined by the Code Enforcement Supervisor or officer.
Weed. Any undesired, uncultivated plant.
Yard waste. Grass, weeds, leaves, tree trimmings, plants, shrubbery pruning, and such other similar materials which are generated in the maintenance of yards and gardens.
(Ord. No. 23-083, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)