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CITY STREET BEAUTIFICATION
§ 91.30 PURPOSE.
   (A)   The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the beautification of all city streets and properties within City of Tool city limits. It is the intent of the City of Tool to maintain a clean and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents and visitors. This subchapter is designed to ensure that all properties within the city limits are maintained in a manner consistent with the values and expectations of the community.
   (B)   This subchapter shall be enforced by the City of Tool's designated Code Enforcement Officer.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.31 DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this subchapter:
   DUMPSTERS. Any large container used for waste disposal, including roll-off containers.
   JUNKED VEHICLE. A vehicle that is self-propelled and:
      (1)   Does not have lawfully attached to it:
         (a)   An unexpired license plate;
         (b)   A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; or
         (c)   A valid motor vehicle registration sticker;
      (2)   Is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled or discarded; or
      (3)   Is inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property, or 30 consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property.
   PODS. Any type of portable storage container used for temporary storage.
   TRASH. Any waste material that is not placed in a waste container or is otherwise improperly disposed of.
   TRAILERS. Any device which has no independent power mechanism of its own, but which can be attached to, or towed by, a vehicle.
   WATERCRAFT. Any type of watercraft, used on or off the water, which is specifically designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel. The term WATERCRAFT includes jet skis, wet bikes, etc.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.32 PROHIBITIONS.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person/company/corporation/group to store or accumulate trash, trailers, junked vehicles, broken equipment, dumpsters or pods on any property within the city limits.
   (B)   The storage or accumulation of trash, trailers, junked vehicles, broken equipment, dumpsters, or pods shall be considered a public nuisance and subject to abatement, as provided by Chapter 151 of this code.
   (C)   Temporary storage or the placement of dumpsters or pods on any property within the city limits shall not exceed a period of 30 days. The exceptions to this provision shall be given by the city's Code Enforcement Officer by a permit.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.33 REMEDIES FOR NUISANCES.
   (A)   Any property found to be in violation of this subchapter shall be given written notice of the violation and provided a reasonable period of time to remedy the violation.
   (B)   If the violation is not remedied within the time period provided, the city may take action to abate the violation by removing the offending material.
   (C)   The cost of abatement shall be charged to the property owner and shall be recoverable in the same manner as property taxes.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99.
   (B)   Any person, firm or individual who shall violate any of the provisions of §§ 91.01 through 91.07 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in § 10.99 and such and every day’s violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense, in case the owner or occupant of any lot, lots or premises under the provisions of §§ 91.01 through 91.07 shall be a corporation, and shall violate any provision of §§ 91.01 through 91.07, the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer of such corporation, or any manager, agent or employee of such corporation shall be also severally liable for the penalties herein provided. When two previous warnings have been issued on the same property within a continuous 12-month period, upon the issuance of a third notice of violation the person, firm or individual shall be immediately guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the fines as set out in this section.
(1995 Code, § 6.108)
   (C)   Whoever shall be found guilty of violating any portion or portions of § 91.20 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than the maximum amount permitted by state law, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
   (D)   Any person who violates a provision of §§ 91.30 through 91.33 or who does not comply with the requirements of §§ 91.30 through 91.33 shall upon conviction by the municipal court of the city be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for each offense, not in compliance shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 96, passed 9-10-1992; Ord. 113, passed 10-19-2000; Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)