(A) It shall be the duty of the owner, agent, occupant or lessee to keep exterior private and public property free of litter and unsightly growth. This requirement applies not only to removal of loose litter, but also to materials that already are, or become, trapped at such locations as fences and wall bases, grassy and planted areas, borders, embankments and other lodging points.
(B) Owners, agents, occupants or lessees whose properties abut a city right-of-way shall be responsible for keeping the area up to and including the curb gutter or street line free of litter and unsightly growth.
(C) It shall be unlawful to sweep or push litter from buildings, property, sidewalks and strips into streets, sidewalks and the storm drainage system. Sidewalk and strip sweepings must be picked up and put into roll carts, litter containers or commercial bulk containers.
(D) Any duly authorized town official shall provide written notice to the owner, agent, occupant or lessee identifying any deficiencies or violation requiring correction five (5) days prior to any other enforcement action taken in regard to the provisions of this section.
(1985 Code, § 14-12) (Am. Ord. 2020-02, passed 1-21-2020) Penalty, see § 93.99