As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
ABANDONED VEHICLES: Vehicles constituting a nuisance are prohibited. No person shall abandon or leave any vehicle upon any private property, public property or roadway for such time and under such circumstances as to cause such vehicle to become a nuisance. A vehicle, including but not limited to motor vehicles, trailers, campers and camper trailers, that is upon public or private property and which meets any of the following criteria, is an abandoned vehicle:
A. When any vehicle with any of the tires of the main wheels are deflated or removed for a period of more than twenty (20) days.
B. When the vehicle is totally or partially suspended off the ground by jacks, blocks, or other lifting devices for a period of twenty (20) days or more.
C. When the vehicle's windshield or window glass is broken out, door, hood, trunk, or running gear removed, or with more than fifty percent (50%) of the interior removed for twenty (20) days or more.
D. When current license plates or valid temporary permits are not displayed on such vehicle; provided, that this shall not apply to vehicles in the possession of licensed dealers for purpose of sales at the place licensed for such sale.
E. When a vehicle is inoperable and/or any part of the mechanism of the vehicle has been removed so as to render the vehicle inoperable other than for repair.
GARBAGE AND TRASH: The presence of trash is defined as to include, but not be limited to, wire, bottles, broken glass, dead weeds, stumps, brush, shoes, discarded parts, appliances, equipment, yard trimmings, discarded building materials, paper and cloth products, ash, wood, glass, metal, cloth, leaves, hay/alfalfa, and solid wastes resulting from industrial and manufacturing processes. Also, any other material, manmade or organic, that is considered a breeding ground for rodents and pests living in and/or feeding in the area, as these are considered a health risk. Also included is any material considered to be a fire hazard.
JUNK: The presence of junk, which is defined to include lumber, barrels, metals, discarded appliances, or any worn, cast off, or discarded articles, and materials which are ready for destruction or have been collected and stored for salvage or conversion to some other use. Any article of material which, unaltered or unchanged can be used as readily as when new shall not be considered junk. Any and all portions of disabled vehicles, not being used for the repair of a vehicle within twenty (20) days shall be considered junk.
OBSTRUCTIONS: Any item including, but not limited to, bushes, hedges, trees, fences, walls, or structures which impede the view of a driver of a vehicle, or which hinder the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks, alleyways, and streets shall be deemed a nuisance.
WASTES: Wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of foods; wastes from the handling, storage and sale of produce; any other matter whatsoever that may decompose and become foul, offensive, unsanitary or dangerous to the health. Domestic composting shall not be considered a nuisance unless shown to be a breeding ground for rodents or pests or a health hazard.
WEEDS AND GRASSES: All weeds defined as noxious by the Wyoming Board of Agriculture or the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council, and all weeds or tall grasses within the Town limits, which exceed a height of twelve inches (12") are a nuisance unless cultivated for aesthetic purposes. Trees, flowers, or other ornamental plants are not to be considered a nuisance except as they may constitute obstructions. (Ord. 02-10-003, 1-2-2002)