Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the maintenance of compost piles or pits for the storage and disposition of vegetable matter consisting of grass cuttings, leaves and items of like nature so long as such piles or pits are maintained in a satisfactory and sanitary manner, and do not become a public nuisance by causing the emission therefrom of obnoxious odors. (Ord. 415 §1, 1976: Prior Code §10-9(b))