As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
AUTHORIZED PRIVATE RECEPTACLE: A litter storage and collection receptacle as required by the ordinances of the city pertaining to depositing of trash and garbage for the purpose of collection.
HANDBILL: Any printed or written matter, sample, device, pamphlet, notice, paper, circular, or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original of any matter of literature, which advertises for sale any merchandise, product or thing, or which directs attention to any business, commercial establishment, political campaign, theatrical performance, exhibition, event or other activity, for the purpose of promoting the interest thereof by sales or for the purpose of acquiring private gain, profit or benefit.
LITTER: Garbage, grass or weed cuttings, refuse, wastepaper, and similar items commonly referred to as trash.
NEWSPAPER: Any newspaper of general circulation, including any periodical or current magazine published with not less than four (4) issues per year, and sold to the public.
PRIVATE PROPERTY: Any real property, which is not owned by or under the control of a person who may be accused of committing the act described in section 8-203 of this chapter.
PUBLIC PLACE: Any street, road, sidewalk, alley, easement, park, ditch, drain or area of land or property open to the general public use. (1986 Code)