(a) Garbage cans, trash/rubbish receptacles or any other container for waste (hereafter "container") may not be stored in front of the rear foundation line of any residence, or in front of the rear foundation line of any building which is parallel with any street line on which the building fronts, except after sundown on the evening immediately preceding the day for refuse collection and for twelve (12) hours immediately following refuse collection by the City.
(b) Empty containers are not permitted to remain in front of the rear foundation line of any residence or building by the owner, agent, lessee or occupant of that residence or building for a period in excess of 12 hours from the time of collection by the City.
(c) No owner, agent, lessee or occupant of any property or any other responsible party shall violate subsections (a) or (b) hereof. If there is a violation, the violation shall be enforced as follows:
(1) The Housing and Community Development Director, Building Commissioner, Certified Building Official, Service Director or Chief of Police or sworn peace officer are authorized to issue notices and citations to the owner, agent, lessee, occupant or other responsible party of any property maintained in violation of this chapter.
(2) The authorized official shall post a notice of violation in a conspicuous location on the property. The notice shall state the time when the notice was issued and shall indicate the nature of the violation. Should another violation occur within eighteen (18) months of the original violation, the property owner shall be charged seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
(3) Payment shall be made to the City of University Heights, Housing and Community Development Department, within thirty days of the date of the bill. Any bill that is not paid within thirty days shall be placed on the property taxes of the property owner as a tax lien for collection by the City Finance Director.
(d) Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the authority of the City or its Law Director to undertake any action or to seek any other remedies or sanctions available.
(1982 Code, § 931.06) (Ord. 74-89. Passed 8-15-1974; Ord. 2023-36. Passed 8-15-2023.)