(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, discard, place, or deposit litter in any manner or amount on any public or private property within the corporate limits of the city, except in lawfully provided containers.
(B) In prosecuting the owner of a motor vehicle for violating division (A), proof that the litter originated from the particular vehicle described in the complaint, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was at the time of such violation the registered owner of said vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a presumption that the registered owner was the person who committed the violation.
(C) It shall be the duty of every person distributing handbills, leaflets, flyers, or any other advertising and information material to take whatever measures that may be necessary to keep such materials from littering public or private property.
(D) To facilitate proper disposal of litter by pedestrians and motorists, publicly patronized or used establishments shall provide, regularly empty, and maintain in good condition adequate containers that meet standards prescribed by the city. This requirement shall be applicable, but not limited to, fast food outlets, shopping centers, convenience stores, supermarkets, service stations, commercial parking lots, and public institutions.
(Ord. 2008-005, passed 8-19-2008; Am. Ord. 2009-013, passed 10-20-2009; Am. Ord. 2018-002, passed 3-20-2018)