A. Definition: For the purpose of this chapter, "littering" is defined as any trash, refuse, garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, abandoned appliances, paper wrappings, cigarette butts, cardboard, yard clippings, leaves, wood, grass, bedding, wastepaper, tin cans, bottles, or any other object or substance.
B. Littering Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to litter upon the public streets, alleys, roadways, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks of the City, except in public receptacles, or upon any real property owned or occupied by another. (1985 Code § 8-111)
C. Littering From Vehicles: It is unlawful for any person to throw from any automobile or motor vehicle being operated and driven upon and over the streets, alleys and roadways of the City any litter, trash, wastepaper, tin cans or any other substance or refuse whatever. (1985 Code § 8-112)
D. Litter Accumulation On Property:
1. It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation occupying any real property, either as tenant or owner, to allow trash, wastepaper, litter, bottles, tin cans or any other used or disposed of objects to accumulate upon such real property or premises or on the sidewalk, alley, right-of-way abutting the property or premises.
2. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation occupying any real property, either as tenant or owner, to allow accumulated trash, wastepaper, litter, bottles, tin cans or any other used or disposed of objects to be carried from the occupied premises, either by the wind, elements or otherwise to any adjoining or other real estate not so owned or occupied by the offender. (1985 Code § 8-113)