(A) The Town Council finds that the proliferation of refuse and litter including, but not limited to, food- and beverage-related trash and litter, unused or abandoned machinery or appliances, within the town, constitutes a threat to the health, welfare, and safety of the community, degrades the appearance of the community, and reduces the value of surrounding properties.
(B) Owners of property within the town shall keep such property free of refuse, litter, unused or abandoned machinery or appliances, and other substances that might endanger the health, safety, and welfare of residents of the town.
(1998 Code, § 30-34) Penalty, see § 92.99
Statutory reference:
Removal of trash, see VA Code § 15.2-901