(A) The following conditions are declared to be nuisances affecting public health and are therefore not allowed.
(1) Accumulation of debris, rubbish, manure and other refuse that are not removed within a reasonable time.
(2) Stagnant water that affords a breeding place for mosquitoes and other insect pests.
(3) Pollution of a body of water, well, spring, stream or drainage ditch by sewage, industrial waste or other substance placed in or near the water in a manner that will cause harmful material to pollute the water.
(4) Decayed or unwholesome food offered for human consumption.
(5) Liquid waste drained from private premises.
(6) Mastics, oil, grease or petroleum products allowed to be introduced in the sewer system by a user.
(7) Animal carcasses on streets or private or public property.
(8) Animals or birds maintained, kept or housed in such a number to create offensive odors or noise.
(9) An open vault or privy constructed and maintained within the city, except those constructed or maintained in connection with construction projects in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Health regulations.
(10) The keeping or raising of farm animals including, but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, and roosters except as approved as a conditional use permit, defined in the city’s Zoning Ordinance. This does not include chickens kept in a non-commercial manner.
(B) The following conditions are declared to be nuisances affecting public safety.
(1) Woodpiles, wood, lumber, rocks, bricks, blocks or metal within the streets, alleys or sidewalks for a period of time longer than 24 hours of placement of such material without first obtaining a permit from the city.
(2) A container with a compartment of more than one cubic foot of capacity with a door or lid that locks or fastens automatically when closed that cannot be easily opened from the inside, maintained, or left, in a place accessible to children
(3) A well, cistern, cesspool, excavation, or other hole of a depth of four feet or more and a top width of 12 inches or more uncovered, not fenced or without a suitable protective construction.
(4) Unguarded machinery, equipment or other devices placed or stored in a manner to be appealing, dangerous and accessible to children.
(5) Lumber, logs or piling placed or stored in a manner to be appealing, dangerous and accessible to children.
(6) Noxious vegetation.
(7) The presence of combustible materials stored in such a manner as to constitute a fire hazard.
(8) Dumping on public or private property of rubbish, trash, debris, refuse or any substance that would mar the appearance, create a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property or would likely injure a person, animal or vehicle traveling on a public way.
(9) Trees, bushes or shrubs on property abutting a street, alley or sidewalk that interfere with vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
(a) The person in charge of the property shall keep all trees, bushes or shrubs on the premises, including the adjourning parking strip, trimmed so that any overhanging portions are at least eight feet above the sidewalk, and at least 14 feet above the roadway, public right-of-way, or parking area.
(10) Snow, ice or rain water which adversely affects the safety of users and which falls from the building or structure onto a street or public walkway or right-of-way or is allowed to remain thereon.
(a) The person in charge of the property shall install and maintain in a proper state of repair, adequate drainpipes or drainage systems so that the overflow water accumulating on the roof or about the building is not carried across or on the sidewalk or other property.
(C) The following conditions are declared to be nuisances affecting public welfare.
(1) Operation of an electrical, mechanical or other device, apparatus, instrument or machine that causes reasonably preventable interference with radio or television reception by a radio or television receiver of good engineering design.
(2) Accumulation of any old or scrap copper, brass, pipe, rope, wire, rags, batteries, paper, plastic, trash, rubber, debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, wrecked, scrapped or ruined appliances, motor vehicles or other vehicles or appliances, motor vehicle or other vehicles parts, iron, steel, or other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material, metal or nonmetal materials on private property within the sight of the public.
(D) Unnecessary noise is declared to be a nuisance which affects public health, safety and/or welfare.
(Ord. 304, passed 1-20-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99