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(a) As used in this section, "junk motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle that is dismantled, extensively damaged, or inoperative, or which is in such condition that operation of the same on public ways would constitute a violation of law.
(b) Except as otherwise permitted by law, the storage of any junk motor vehicle upon any lot or land situated within the Village is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and is prohibited, unless the same is within a completely enclosed building or garage.
(c) No person shall maintain or permit to be maintained the nuisance described in division (b) of this section for a period of more than 15 days. Such 15-day period shall be deemed to commence on the date that such person is notified in writing by the Police Department when authorized by the Police Chief or his designee, that a motor vehicle is being stored in violation of this section.
(Ord. 1962-26. Passed 11-20-62.)
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree with a penalty of 30 days in jail and up to a $250 fine.
(Ord. 2022-4. Passed 4-19-22.)
(a) Definitions.
(1) “Open burning” is defined as the burning of material wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames or recreational fires.
(2) “Recreational fire” is defined as an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height, for pleasure, religious, ceremonial cooking, warmth or similar purpose.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided herein, open burning is prohibited in the Village of Walton Hills, Ohio.
(2) The following open burning is permitted subject to any other limitations contained in this section.
A. Recreational fires shall be permitted provided that recreational fires shall not be utilized for waste disposal purposes, shall be of minimal size, and the fuel shall be chosen to minimize the generation and emission of air contaminants. Only clean, dry wood may be burned. Burning of yard waste, construction debris, rubbish, garbage, trash, etc. is prohibited. The location of any recreational fire shall not be less than 25 feet from any structure.
B. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes is permitted, provided prior approval has been obtained from the Fire Department. A ceremonial bonfire permit must be obtained from the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to the fire.
C. The use of chimineas and other outdoor fireplaces is permitted. They are controlled burning devices. These devices shall be located at least five feet from a combustible building.
D. Fires in approved containers shall be permitted, provided that the use of grilles on balconies of apartments/condominiums is prohibited. Grilles must be located on the ground at least fifteen feet from any structure.
(c) The following regulations apply to all permitted open burning.
(1) Open burning is prohibited that will be offensive or objectionable due to smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. If the Fire Department responds to a report of open burning, the officer in charge will use reasonable judgment to determine if the fire is hazardous and may order it moved, reduced in size, or extinguished.
(2) Open burning shall not be utilized for waste disposal purposes, shall be of minimal size, less than three feet in diameter and two feet in height. The fuel shall be chosen to minimize the generation and emission of air contaminants.
(3) A permitted fire shall be constantly attended until extinguished. A means for fire extinguishment such as a fire extinguisher, garden hose, bucket of water, sand, etc. shall be available for use at all times. Children shall not be permitted to play with or near a fire.
(4) If smoke or odor is from a chimney of an enclosed building, the Fire Department may request the owner to extinguish it. The Fire Department cannot enter the building without permission or probable cause (e.g. possible fire inside).
(d) Notwithstanding anything contained herein, any conflict between this section and Ohio Administrative Code 3745.09-01, et. seq., shall be resolved pursuant to the provisions of the Ohio Administrative Code which shall prevail.
(Ord. 2008-20. Passed 6-17-08.)
(a) No person shall abandon or knowingly permit to remain on public or private property, any excavation, well, cesspool or structure which is in the process of construction, reconstruction, repair or alteration unless the same is adequately protected by suitable barricades and guarded by warning devices or lights at night so that the condition will not reasonably prove dangerous to life or limb.
(b) No person shall destroy, remove, damage or extinguish any barricade or warning light that is placed for the protection of the public so as to prevent injury to life or limb.
(c) Any owner or agent in control of a premises upon which a basement, cellar, well or cistern has been abandoned due to demolition, failure to build or any other reason shall cause the same to be filled to the ground surface with rock, gravel, earth or other suitable material.
(d) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(a) No person shall place or knowingly drop upon any part of a sidewalk or playground any tacks, bottles, wire, glass, nails or other articles which may damage property of another or injure any person or animal traveling along or upon such sidewalk or playground.
(b) No person shall walk on, or allow any animal upon, or injure or deface in any way, any soft or newly laid sidewalk pavement.
(c) No person shall place, deposit or maintain any merchandise, goods, material or equipment upon any sidewalk so as to obstruct pedestrian traffic thereon except for such reasonable time as may be actually necessary for the delivery or pickup of such articles. In no case shall the obstruction remain on such sidewalk for more than one hour.
(d) No person shall unload upon, or transport any heavy merchandise, goods, material or equipment over or across any sidewalk or curb without first placing some sufficient protection over the pavement to protect against damage or injury.
(e) No person shall allow any cellar or trap door, coal chute or elevator or lift opening in any sidewalk to remain open without providing suitable safeguards to protect and warn pedestrian traffic of the dangerous conditions.
(f) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
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