As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED PRIVATE RECEPTACLE
A litter storage and collection container which is durable, rust-resistant
and capable of being tightly sealed. Receptacles used for the storage of garbage
shall, in addition thereto, be nonabsorbent, watertight, easily washable and
equipped with handles and shall not exceed 30 gallons in capacity. Biodegradable
bags shall be deemed authorized private receptacles for the storage and collection
of grass cuttings and leaves.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Any store, office building or group thereof; any professional, institutional,
mercantile or industrial premises, and all yard and parking areas thereof;
any vacant or unimproved commercial, business, or industrial property.
LITTER
All waste material, including rubbish, which tends to create a danger
to public health, safety and welfare or creates unsightliness.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company
or organization of any kind.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any house, building or other structure designed or used, either wholly
or in part, for private residential purposes, whether inhabited or temporarily
or continuously uninhabited or vacant, including any yard, grounds, walk,
driveway, porch, steps, vestibule or mailbox belonging or appurtenant to such
dwelling, house, building or other structure.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public
ways and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Any house, building or other structure designed or used, either wholly
or in part, for a single-family or multiple-family dwelling, whether inhabited
or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant, including any yard,
grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps, vestibule or mailbox belonging or appurtenant
to such dwelling, house, building or other structure, including any vacant
or unimproved residential property.