§ 30-47. Offenses and conditions deemed public nuisances.
(a)
In addition to what is declared in this article to be a public nuisance, those offenses which are known to the common law and the statutes of the state as public nuisances may, when found to exist within the city limits, be treated as such and be proceeded against as provided in this article, or in accordance with any other provisions of law. Wherever the word nuisance is used in this article, it refers to a public nuisance.
(b)
The following conditions shall be considered to constitute public nuisances for the purpose of this article:
(1)
Litter.
(2)
Fallen tree stumps, dead trees, cut brush, fallen or cut limbs.
(3)
Boxes, appliances, household items, and tires.
(4)
Demolition remains or improper storage of building materials.
(5)
Open excavations, uncovered or improperly covered holes whether lined or unlined, and dirt piles on any open or unfenced real property within the city.
(6)
Accumulated garbage and trash.
(7)
Any nuisance vehicle, automobile parts, disassembled automobiles, and automobiles without engines; plumbing and piping materials and parts; scrap metal; unseaworthy or dilapidated, deteriorated or nonoperable jet skis, snowmobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, trailers, or mopeds.
(8)
Structures defaced with paint or wording.
(9)
Any portion of real property or any personal property which emits an unwholesome odor.
(10)
Any wastewater, filth, offal, garbage, rubbish, animal waste, or human excrement, which is deposited, allowed, or caused to be upon any public or private property.
(11)
Any water or any other substance which is caused or permitted to flow onto or be deposited upon any public property or public way, except natural surface water drainage.
(12)
Any dead animal or animal parts.
(13)
The erection of a dam or any other obstruction by a private party which prevents the natural flow of water and causes it to collect in a pool upon any public property.
(14)
Any real or personal property which is infected with contagious disease or is likely to cause an immediate health hazard.
(15)
The placing or accumulating on or within any real or personal property or permitting the same, of any matter which attracts or may attract rodents, insects, or domestic or wild animals in such a manner as to create a health hazard or unsanitary or dangerous condition.
(16)
Any real or personal property, used as a place of residence or habitation or for sleeping, that is maintained in such a way as to be dangerous or detrimental to life or health due to lack of or defects in water, drainage, heat, electricity, plumbing, ventilation, or garbage and trash removal.
(17)
The storage of any explosive, combustible, or other material which creates a safety or health hazard.
(18)
Trees, shrubbery, weeds, snow, motor vehicles, or other matter obstructing public ways, or causing visual barriers which create vehicular traffic or pedestrian safety hazards.
(19)
Trash, garbage or recycling containers left upon the sidewalk, the area between a street and sidewalk, or the front or side yard, except for 24 hours immediately before and after trash collection.
(20)
Any furniture, not originally designed or manufactured solely for outdoor use; or any furniture which was originally designed or manufactured for outdoor use, which is now dilapidated or deteriorated.
(21)
Any vehicle including, but not limited to, trailers, automobiles, recreational vehicles, large passenger vehicles, and motorcycles, that is parked in a yard abutting a public street and not on a designated parking area that is paved, surfaced, or clearly marked. Dirt areas shall not be considered as parking areas.
(22)
Any vehicle including, but not limited to, trailers, automobiles, recreational vehicles, large passenger vehicles, and motorcycles that is driven or ridden across curb, sidewalk or right-of-way that is not designated and designed as a graded drive approach or driveway that is paved, surfaced, or clearly marked.
(Code 1985, § 94.15; Ord. No. 4134, 12-16-1996; Ord. No. 4771, 7-9-2003)