§ 50.023 UPHOLSTERED OR INTERIOR FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES.
   (A)   Purpose. It is the intent of this provision to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public, preserve property values and rights of the individual and community, enhance community appearance and aesthetic well-being, and prevent potentially hazardous, unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
   (B)   Public nuisance. In addition to the public nuisances outlined in § 50.035, the following conditions are hereby declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to public health or safety and to constitute a public nuisance and shall be prohibited:
      (1)   Upholstered or other furniture designed or manufactured exclusively for indoor use left exposed in open areas, including porches; and
      (2)   Any worn-out, deteriorated or abandoned household or office furniture or appliances of any kind which are kept in open areas, including porches.
   (C)   Penalties. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall follow nuisance abatement procedures as provided in §§ 50.035 through 50.040. Other remedies provided for in this chapter, including civil penalties, may also be used in addition to any other remedy available to the city by law or by equity.
(Code 2019, § 8-8.3) (Ord. passed 1-28-2019)