(A) In all districts, all waste material, debris, refuse or garbage shall be kept in an enclosed building or properly contained in a closed container designed for such purposes. The owner of vacant land shall be responsible for keeping such land free of refuse. Existing uses shall comply with this provision within six months following enactment of this chapter.
(B) Except as provided below or specifically permitted, outdoor storage of inoperative or unlicensed vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, farm implements and other machinery or vehicle parts shall be considered refuse. One unlicensed or inoperative passenger vehicle or truck may be parked within setbacks in the rear yard of any residential district or any lot ten acres or less in size for a period not to exceed 30 days; INOPERATIVE shall mean incapable of movement under their own power and in need of repairs or junk yard. In the Agricultural District, on lots larger than ten acres in size, exterior storage of not more than two unlicensed or inoperable vehicles or machines shall be permitted provided no repair or dismantling business takes place and the storage area is completely screened and not visible from any other property or public road at all times of the year. All exterior storage not included as a permitted accessory use, a permitted use or included as part of a conditional or interim use permit, or otherwise permitted by provisions of this chapter shall be considered as refuse.
(Ord. 23-1, passed 5-2-2023)