For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
UNWHOLESOME SUBSTANCE. Rubbish, paper, concrete, rock, dirt, construction materials, trees, tree limbs, cement pieces, yard waste, waste material, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, excrement, urine, offal composed of animal matter or vegetable matter or both or any noxious or offensive matter whatever, including but not limited to any discarded dead animal, dead bird, dead fish, chemicals, chemical compound, petroleum product or compound, automobile part or accessory, tire, wheel, furniture, appliances, junk, paper, cardboard, lid, bottle, cap, carton, wrapper, box, wooden object, plastic object, clothing, cloth, metal object, rubber object, leather object, hide, feathers, grass clippings, leaves, cut weeds, dead trees, broken trees, cut trees and branches cut from trees or bushes, inoperable lawn mowers and other such parts or equipment. Solely for the purposes of 52.30 through 52.36, all materials which have been previously defined in this chapter as “solid waste” or as a “recyclable material” shall be considered an UNWHOLESOME SUBSTANCE. UNWHOLESOME SUBSTANCES shall not include yard wastes which are being composted at an authorized facility or which are being composted in compost holding units which meet the following specifications:
UNWHOLESOME SUBSTANCES shall not include yard wastes which are being composted at an authorized facility or which are being composted in compost holding units which meet the following specifications:
(1) Do not exceed 125 cubic feet in volume;
(2) Are constructed of wood, wire, metal or plastic, excluding plastic bags;
(3) Are a stationary unit designed for composting or a rotating unit designed for composting;
(4) Are located in the rear yard of the property and screened or fenced so the unit is not readily visible from any adjacent lot, street or alley;
(5) Are maintained to minimize odors; and
(6) Are not allowed to attract rodents or to become a health or safety hazard.
(Ord. 967, passed 6-14-04
; Am. Ord. 979, passed 7-11-05
)