For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES. Any motor vehicles, or parts from motor vehicles, which are left on public or private property within the town limits under circumstances indicating a desertion, relinquishment, non-use or divestment of the vehicle.
ACCESSORY BUILDING. Any building other than a dwelling.
DANGEROUS DISREPAIR. Dangerous or detrimental to life or health due to want or lack of repair, defects in drainage systems, sewage systems or plumbing systems, or due to lighting, ventilation or construction deficiencies, or due to infection with a contagious disease, infestation with vermin, rodents or insects, or due to the existence of unsanitary conditions likely to cause sickness among the occupants of the dwelling or adjoining properties.
DWELLING. Any building or part of a building or its premises used as a place of residence or habitation and/or sleeping by any person that is in the town limits.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
LITTER. Rubbish, refuse, waste material, offal, paper, glass, cans, bottles, trash, debris or any foreign substance of whatever kind or description, whether it is of value, which is not contained or disposed of in accordance with the Town Council.
NUISANCE. Public nuisance or health hazard.
OBNOXIOUS GROWTH. Any plant growth exceeding 12 inches in height.
REFUSE. All putrescible and non-putrescible solid waste (except body waste), including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned motor vehicles, machines or other similar scrap or salvage materials or industrial wastes.
(Ord. 1-2019, passed 2-5-2019)