Public Nuisances

 

 

13-1                            Purpose

13-2                            Definitions

13-3                            Maintaining Property Free from Garbage

13-4                            Forfeitures and Penalties

 

 

SEC. 13-1     PURPOSE.

 

The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate exterior property and premises to insure a clean, safe and sanitary environment.

 

SEC. 13-2     DEFINITIONS.

 

As used in this ordinance, the following definitions apply:

 

(a)         Exterior Property”:  The open space on the premises and on adjoining property under the control of owners or operators of such premises.

 

(b)         Garbage”:  the animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation , cooking and consumption of food.

 

(c)         Premises”:  A lot, plot or parcel of land, including buildings or structures thereon.

 

(d)         “Rubbish”: Combustible and non-combustible waste materials, except garbage and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials.

 

 

SEC. 13-3     MAINTAINING PROPERTY FREE FROM GARBAGE.

 

A person, firm, corporation or other entity owning, leasing, renting or maintaining property shall maintain all exterior property and premises free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.

 

 

 

SEC. 13-4     FORFEITURES AND PENALTIES.

 

The forfeitures and penalties provided for in this section shall be applicable to violations of Section 13-3 this Ordinance:

 

(a)  Violation of this ordinance shall be in accordance with the schedule of deposit, which is now in existence and as may be amended from time to time in the future, plus any applicable assessments, costs, fees and penalty enhances now in force in the Bayfield County Circuit Court, or as enforced in the future.