(a) Storage in Yards. All storage within yard areas permitted by this title shall be screened from public view and shall contain only items and/or vehicles incidental to the business, or owned by the business or owner of the business. Approved storage areas shall be kept and maintained free and clear of all construction and automotive materials or parts, trash, refuse, debris, trash storage receptacles, inoperative motor vehicles, discarded or broken materials, appliances, furniture, equipment, and similar materials.
(b) Motor Vehicle Parking. Except as otherwise provided in this title, all parking of currently licensed and operative motor vehicles, currently licensed trailers, and boats on a commercial lot or parcel shall occur within a garage or carport or upon an approved paved parking area.
(c) Solid Waste Containers.
(1) All establishments and institutions which generate solid waste for collection by the city or approved contractors shall provide appropriate containers for storage of solid waste, and locate these containers out of public view in a location convenient for trash collectors.
(2) Containers shall be kept covered at all times.
(3) Any container which does not conform to prescribed standards or which has defects likely to hamper collection or injure the person collecting the contents thereof or the public generally shall be replaced promptly by the owner or user of the container upon receipt of written notice of such defects from the department in charge of solid waste management.
(4) No owner, manager or employee of a commercial or industrial business or any institution shall deposit solid waste from that establishment or institution in any receptacle maintained on a sidewalk or at any other location for disposal of litter by pedestrians.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).