For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
ATTRACTANT. Any substance which could reasonably be expected to attract wildlife or does attract wildlife, including, but not limited to, food products, pet food, feed, compost, grain or salt.
REFUSE. Any waste that could reasonably attract wildlife which includes, but shall not be limited to, kitchen organic waste, food, food packaging, toothpaste, deodorant, cosmetics, spices, seasonings and grease.
REFUSE CONTAINER. Any trash can, dumpster or similar device used for the collection and storage of solid waste.
RESIDENT. Any person, firm, corporation or organization within the Town of Vail or on town controlled land.
SPECIAL EVENT. An outdoor gathering such as a concert, conference or festival.
WILDLIFE. Any undomesticated animal, including, but not limited to, elk, deer, sheep, lynx, skunks, magpies, crows, bears, raccoons, coyotes, beavers, porcupines, mountain lions, bobcats and foxes.
WILDLIFE PROOF REFUSE CONTAINER. A fully enclosed metal container with a metal lid. The lid must have a latching mechanism, which prevents access to the contents by wildlife. WILDLIFE PROOF REFUSE CONTAINER must be certified as such by the Living with Wildlife Foundation, Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, Park Service and Bureau of Land Management). A container not so certified, is considered a wildlife proof refuse container if it is certified as such by a Town of Vail designated official.
WILDLIFE RESISTANT ENCLOSURE. A fully enclosed structure consisting of four sides and a secure door or cover, which shall have a latching device of sufficient strength and design to prevent access by wildlife. WILDLIFE RESISTANT ENCLOSURES are subject to all planning and zoning requirements and Building Codes. An enclosure of less than 120 square feet shall not require a building permit. An enclosure of 120 square feet or larger requires a building permit. The walls of the enclosure must extend to the ground and the door can have no more than a three-eighths inch gap along the bottom. The latching device must be of sufficient strength and design to prevent access by wildlife. Ventilation openings shall be kept to a minimum and must be covered with a metal mesh or other material of sufficient strength to prevent access by wildlife. Wildlife resistant enclosures must be approved by a Town of Vail designated official.
WILDLIFE RESISTANT REFUSE CONTAINER. A fully enclosed plastic container, of sturdy construction, with a sturdy plastic lid which must have a latching mechanism which prevents access to the contents by wildlife. WILDLIFE RESISTANT REFUSE CONTAINERS must be certified as such by the Living with Wildlife Foundation, Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, Park Service and Bureau of Land Management). A container not so certified, is considered a wildlife resistant refuse container if it is certified as such by a Town of Vail designated official.
(Ord. 20(2006))