(A) Application of subchapter. The provisions of this subchapter shall only apply to nuisances caused by the following:
(1) Depositing of garbage or refuse;
(2) Depositing of rubbish;
(3) Depositing of waste material;
(4) Vehicles containing obnoxious, offensive, or nauseous substances;
(5) Offensive odors; or
(6) Depositing filth.
(B) Action to be taken by the city. The following guidelines and penalties shall apply only to this subchapter.
(1) Due to public health and safety concerns, once it has come to the attention of the city that one or more of the above listed nuisance violations have been committed, the Police Department may issue a ticket or the city may serve a complaint and summons to appear in court to answer for said violation.
(2) In addition, the Code Enforcement Coordinator or Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to have the nuisance abated, removed, or cleaned up immediately at the cost of the violator.
(3) When the Code Enforcement Coordinator or Code Enforcement Officer is dealing with a vehicle which contains obnoxious, offensive, or nauseous substances, he or she shall direct the owner to remove the vehicle. If the owner is unable to be found within a reasonable time, the Code Enforcement Coordinator or Code Enforcement Officer shall have the vehicle towed at the owner/driver’s expense. All towing and storage charges shall be assessed against the owner or driver of the vehicle before possession is returned. For purposes of this section only, a REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME shall be defined to be no longer than 30 days under any circumstances; however, nothing in this section shall prevent the city from taking immediate action when necessary to protect the health and safety of the public.
(Ord. 1.90A, passed 5-15-2014)