A. No nuisance may be maintained as a non-conforming use or allowed to continue as a “grandfathered” activity, and it shall be the continuous duty of each Responsible Party(ies) associated with any Premises to ensure that there are no nuisances on the Premises.
B. Nuisances include, but are not limited to, those defined as such in section 4-1-2, as well as the following specific examples:
1. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to place, store, discard, throw or deposit any open pit or container, item or article on any property or premises within the Town that will catch and maintain water from any source which creates a breeding ground or harborage for mosquitoes and/or other insects. Items such as tires, buckets, bottles, or pans may not be stored outside of an enclosed building or approved structure for longer than seventy-two (72) hours and must be stored in a manner to prevent the collection and stagnation of water. The above actions are a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
2. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to store, place, discard or deposit any appliances, including but not limited to: stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes dryers, washing machines, or any airtight container(s) outside for longer than twenty-four (24) hours. Improperly stored appliances are a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
3. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to cause or permit the pooling, ponding or depositing of sewage or human excrement anywhere in the Town, except through a Town approved waste system. Depositing of sewage or human excrement is a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
4. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to permit the accumulation of any debris on any construction or demolition site at any time before, during or after the construction or demolition of a project. The Responsible Party shall maintain on the site a proper container to control construction debris generated on the site. Construction/demolition material must be stored in a manner to prevent it from becoming wind-blown.
5. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to allow or maintain piles of dirt, debris, wood, firewood, construction or demolition materials on the property in a condition that attracts rodents, skunks or other vermin.
6. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to allow on the property any condition that interferes with, obstructs, or renders dangerous for passage any public street, sidewalk, ditch or drainage, without a lawful permit.
7. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to allow any partially dismantled, unlicensed/inoperable, wrecked, junked or discarded motor vehicle(s), or other similar material or objects to remain on the property longer than fourteen (14) days except in an enclosed building or an appropriately zoned storage lot.
a. A person may store or maintain one partially dismantled or unlicensed/inoperable vehicle with a commercially manufactured fitted car cover in good condition. Tarps do not constitute commercially manufactured fitted car covers.
b. If the fitted cover begins to deteriorate or is removed, the cover must be replaced within five (5) days or the vehicle must be licensed/removed.
8. It is unlawful for any Responsible Party to cause, allow or permit the accumulation of debris, garbage, litter or rubbish on their property.
9. Weeds and tall grass are a nuisance under this section and must be removed by each and all Responsible Party(ies). (Ord. 2021-03, 10-25-2021)