§ 86-1. Purpose of chapter; duties of property owners and occupants.  


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  • The accumulation of garbage, recyclable material, rubbish, brush and other refuse constitutes a public nuisance, a health hazard, a fire hazard and a safety hazard. Therefore, it shall be required that owners and tenants of private residences, private commercial buildings and businesses, and the occupants of all private noncommercial buildings which accumulate refuse, deposit their garbage, rubbish, brush, and other refuse for removal by the agent designated by the city. Such owners, renters and occupants shall maintain the premises of the buildings and property free of accumulations of all other waste materials and nuisance materials. Such owners, renters and occupants shall not allow materials intended for recycling to create a nuisance on the premises of buildings and properties. All waste materials shall be disposed of in a place and by methods deemed appropriate by the city. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for a method of collecting and disposing of garbage, recyclable material, rubbish, brush, and other refuse, and to maintain neighborhood quality and aesthetics and maintenance of property values by providing for the general health and welfare.

(Ord. No. 2011-03-008, § 2, 3-1-2011)