The intent of these provisions is to control potentially dangerous conditions that could affect the general public health, welfare and/or safety of town property owners and/or visitors. Conditions identified as potentially being a public nuisance will be investigated by the town staff and then corrected by the property owner (or their representative) after appropriate notification that the condition has been so judged. Conditions, on any parcel of land or lot, that may be judged by the town as being a public nuisance involve:
(A) Accumulation of dead foliage, trees less than four inches in diameter, undergrowth, grass, weeds or similar vegetation that (by their existence) creates a fire hazard, encourages accumulation of other debris, or fosters the inhabitance of snakes, rats, mice and other vermin in numbers that might create a public health or safety hazard. Uncontrolled growth of vegetation that extends onto an adjacent property owner's land.
(B) Accumulation of household debris/trash/junk or unused items, including vehicles and trailers, or placement of mechanical equipment of any type not normally associated with a residential structure.
(C) Accumulation of standing surface water on a lot that has been caused by improper stormwater management by the property owner, or adjacent property owner, and thus facilitates the breeding of insects.
(D) Any condition which violates the rules and regulations of the County Health Department.
(E) Storm or erosion damaged structures and resulting debris. The existence of any of the following conditions associated with storm- or erosion-damaged structures or their resultant debris shall constitute a public nuisance:
(1) Damaged structure in danger of collapsing;
(2) Damaged structure or debris from damaged structures where it can reasonably be determined that there is a likelihood of personal or property injury;
(3) Any structure, regardless of condition, or any debris from a damaged structure which is located in whole or in part in a public trust area or public land.
(F) Miscellaneous. Any other condition that is specified as a nuisance in this chapter.
('85 Code, § 9-2.1) (Ord. 1-90, passed 2-5-90; Am. Ord. 94-06, passed 3-7-94; Am. Ord. 98-17, passed 8-10-98; Am. Ord. 02-08, passed 5-27-02; Am. Ord. 08-11, passed 11-25-08)