(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) LITTER. The term shall include, without limitation, refuse, rubbish, trash, dirt, manure, filth, yard waste, discarded machinery/auto parts, wood, cut timber, glass, building materials, paper, cardboard, appliances, furniture and any other loose or cast-off material of any kind.
(2) PERSON. All natural persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, and any other associations of natural persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, whether acting for themselves, or by a servant, agent, employee or delivery person. All persons who violate any provision of this section, whether as owner, operator, business person, occupant, lessee, agent, servant, delivery person or employee shall be equally liable as the principals.
(3) PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Includes, but is not limited to, the right-of-way of a street, road or highway; a sidewalk, a playground, park, building, recreation area, public grounds and all private commercial and residential properties within the St. Johns city limits.
(4) VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle which is driven or operated within the St. Johns city limits.
(B) Violations.
(1) Littering generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly, and without the consent of the city or the owner of the private property within the city, to leave, dump, deposit, place, throw, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing, or leaving of litter on public or private property other than property specifically designated and set aside for such purpose.
(2) Littering from a vehicle. The driver of a vehicle as defined above is presumed to be responsible for any litter which is thrown, dropped, dumped, deposited, placed, or left from the vehicle on public or private property as defined herein.
(C) Littering by delivery of mailings, periodicals and/or newspapers. Mailings, periodicals, flyers, newspapers, notices and like materials delivered to public facilities or private businesses or residential properties must be placed in a mail receptacle, hung or affixed to a door handle, or otherwise placed in an area near the main entrance of the facility, building or residence. Delivery materials thrown or left in a residential driveway must be in proximity to the garage door area. The placement or delivery of materials as described in this section on a public road, highway or sidewalk shall constitute a littering violation.
(D) Penalties for littering violations. Littering shall be considered a municipal civil infraction and punishable under the provisions of § 36.06.
(Ord. 594, passed 10-25-2010) Penalty, see § 36.06