§ 150.35 RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RUBBISH STORAGE AND DISPOSAL.

   (A)   Garbage/Rubbish.

      (1)   It shall be the responsibility of the owner of every dwelling to provide garbage/rubbish removal service a minimum of once weekly.

      (2)   Every occupant of a dwelling regulated by §§ 150.30 through 150.41 shall dispose of all his garbage/rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish facility provided by the owner.

      (3)   It shall be the responsibility of the owner to assure that garbage/rubbish containers with lids are provided for all one-family and two-family rental dwellings.

      (4)   It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply a dumpster for all multiple family rental dwellings.

         (a)   The dumpster shall be of a size and type approved by the Health Officer.

         (b)   The dumpster shall be located within the side or rear yard and shall be screened by an obscuring barrier from the public view.

         (c)   The obscuring barrier shall be not more than eight feet above ground level and shall always be at least one foot above the height of the dumpster.

         (d)   The obscuring barrier shall be constructed of materials which are durable, weather resistant, rust proof, fire-resistant, and shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or responsible party.

         (e)   All obscuring barriers shall meet the requirements for wind pressure provided for in Section 1513 of the Imlay City Zoning Ordinance.

         (f)   Wood or wood products when utilized, shall be treated and/or painted and shall be so maintained at all times. Chain link or other wire fence utilizing metal, plastic, or wood slats, shall not be considered an obscuring barrier for the purpose of this section.

         (g)   No obscuring barrier shall be used as a sign or otherwise for advertising purposes.

(Ord. 7.3, passed 2-4-97) Penalty, see § 150.99(C)