(A) Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers.
(B) Whenever rubbish, trash or other refuse shall be allowed to accumulate upon any premises within the city in such quantities as to be a fire hazard or detrimental to public health, the owner and person in charge of the premises upon which such accumulation is found shall be jointly and severally responsible for its removal and shall be required to remove or cause to be removed such accumulation within 72 hours after receipt of written notice from Code Enforcement Officer.
(C) If both the owner and the person in charge of such property fails within the time indicated in the order or notice to comply with such notice, the Code Enforcement Officer shall thereupon authorize and direct the Public Works Department to remove such accumulations of refuse; and after the removal of such refuse, the City Treasurer shall collect from the property owner the amount of the expense to the city of such removal.
(D) The provisions of § 154.004 relating to collection of property maintenance fees shall be applicable to the charges provided for under this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 6-1-2020)