The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other parcel of land within the corporate limits is hereby declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to the public health or safety and to constitute a public nuisance:
(A) The uncontrolled growth of weeds or grass to a height of 12 inches or more within 150 feet of any residential structure;
(B) Any accumulation of animal or vegetable matter that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors or which is inhabited by rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
(C) Any accumulation of rubbish, trash, refuse or other solid wastes not in compliance with Chapter 50 of this code of ordinances;
(D) Any motor vehicle that has, for a period of more than 48 hours, been in a state of disrepair and is incapable of being moved under its own power and is found to be:
(1) A breeding ground or harbor for mosquitoes or other insects, snakes, rats or vermin of any kind;
(2) A point of heavy growth of weed and grass over 12 inches in height;
(3) A point of accumulation of stagnant water;
(4) A point of concentration of gasoline, oil or other flammable or explosive materials;
(5) So located that there is danger of the vehicle’s falling or turning over;
(6) A source of danger for children through entrapment in areas of confinement that cannot be opened from the inside or from exposed surfaces of other flammable or explosive materials; or
(7) Any condition detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or which violates the rules and regulations of the Gaston County Health Department.
(E) Open wells;
(F) An accumulation of stagnant water causing or threatening to cause the inhabitation thereof by mosquitoes;
(G) Any condition detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, or which violates the rules and regulations of the County Health Department; and
(H) Any accumulation of litter not in compliance with Chapter 94 of this code of ordinances.
(I) Placement, storage or use of upholstered sofas, couches, chairs, seats removed from motor vehicles, or other furniture designed for indoor use by the manufacturer, on any porch, deck, driveway, open carport, patio or other outdoor area in such a manner as to be visible from public streets or adjacent properties.
(J) Outdoor storage of appliances, mattresses, cloth, glass, cans, household wares, household items, cardboard, machine parts, vehicle parts, wooden pallets, scrap metal material, batteries, tire rims, tires, water heaters and building materials, provided however that the temporary on-site storage of building materials that are actively being used for a building project are permitted.
(1995 Code, § 8-28) (Ord. passed 11-21-1983; Ord. passed 3-8-1988; Ord. passed 8-10-2009; Ord. passed 5- -2010; Ord. passed 12-10-2012; Ord. passed 7-14-2014; Ord. passed 9-8-2014; Ord. passed 4-11-2016) Penalty, see § 93.99