For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCE." Any use of property which causes an annoyance, hazard, or injury, which may be detrimental to the property of others. The term includes, but is not limited to the following:
(A) Permitting the presence, existence or accumulation of waste, rubbish, trash, or non-operable appliances and vehicles;
(B) Any plant growth exceeding twelve (12) inches in height, other than crops, trees, shrubs, flowers, or other ornamental plants. It is not the intent of this provision to cause a change in the character of any geographical area(s) but only to remedy nuisances created by excessive growth of grass and weeds in developed neighborhoods;
(C) Any shrub, tree, or other natural plant growth or any structure or fixture which by reason of its size and location in relation to a driveway or public thoroughfare limits the visibility of operators of motor vehicles.
(D) The disposal or accumulation of any foul, decaying, or putrescent substances or other offensive materials in or on any lot, tract of land, street, highway, or any sidewalk or alley abutting any of these.
"OWNER." Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1) Has legal title to any parcel of real estate, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) Has charge, care or control of any parcel of real estate as owner or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner or as lessee. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with provisions of these rules and regulations imposed upon the owner.
"APPLIANCE." Includes, but is not limited to, items such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and water heaters.
"RUBBISH." Any combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage, including but not restricted to paper, rags, boxes, cartons, wood excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery, dust and the residue from the burning of combustible materials.
"WASTE." Ashes, discarded wood, abandoned, discarded, or unused objects or equipment such as furniture, appliances, junk cars, rubber tires, cans, or containers, garbage or refuse of any kind, whether liquid or solid or any accumulation of any foul, decaying, or putrescent substances; but does not include the deposit of materials under authorization by any Kentucky statute, administrative regulation, ordinance, conditional use permit of other appropriate governmental approval or to goods, wares or merchandise deposited on any public way or in any public place temporarily in the necessary course of trade or business and removed therefrom within two hours of being so deposited.
"WEEDS." Any uncultivated plant growth such as, but not limited to, jimson, burdock, rag weed, thistle, johnson grass, sweet annie, beggar weed, horse weed, cocklebur, or any other similar growth exceeding twelve (12) inches in height.
"VEHICLES." Any agency for the transportation of persons or property over or upon the public highways which is propelled otherwise than by human or animal muscular power, excepting electric or steam railways, road rollers, road graders, farm tractors and construction equipment customarily used only on construction sites and which is not practical for the transportation of persons or property.
(Ord. 1-1991, passed 1-14-91; Am. Ord. 4-1995, passed 5-6-95)