(A) Prohibitions. Generally, it shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Maintain, allow, cause or permit the accumulation of excessive, unsightly, or improperly contained (as determined by the provisions of this chapter relating to containers) solid waste upon premises owned, occupied, or controlled by that person; or
(2) In any manner, place or allow to remain on property any solid waste in such a quantity and manner as to constitute a nuisance;
(3) Cause or create the likelihood of injury to the health or welfare of other persons; or
(4) Cause or create the likelihood of injury to adjoining property.
(B) Notice to remove. Notwithstanding any provision of division (A) of this section, no person shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this section who, within ten days after receiving a written notice to remove from the Solid Waste Manager or designee, removes the prohibited solid waste from the property.
(C) Restaurants. Food service establishments shall be subject to state regulations governing the sanitation of food service establishments. All restaurants shall be required to have a bulk container.
(D) Penalty. Violation of this section shall be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor, and any person convicted of the violation shall be subject to punishment as provided in G.S. § 14-4. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be subject to monetary fines and injunctive relief as provided in § 52.99 herein.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017; Ord. passed 3-21-2022)