[CC 2001 §215.010; Ord. No. 1219 §1, 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 1389 §1, 8-11-2011]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee or occupant or any agent, servant, representative or employee of any such owner, lessee or occupant having control of any occupied lot or land or any part thereof in the City of Edmundson or within one-half (½) mile of the corporate limits of the City of Edmundson, Missouri, to cause, permit or maintain a nuisance on any such lot or land. Additionally, it is unlawful for any person or his/her agent, servant, representative or employee to cause or maintain a nuisance on the land or property of another with or without permission. Each day that a nuisance shall be maintained is a separate offense.
B.
The following conditions, acts and business operations are hereby declared to be nuisances affecting public health:
1.
Stagnant water and water collected and allowed to stand for more than thirty-six (36) hours and the presence of containers, old tires, debris or other conditions which lend themselves to the collection and retention of pools or puddles of water which may become stagnant. This Subsection shall not include swimming pools, decorative or patio ponds or fountains or other containers where the water is continuously filtered, cleaned or cycled.
2.
Accumulations, wheresoever they may occur, of manure, rubbish, garbage, refuse and human and industrial, noxious or offensive waste, except the normal storage on a farm of manure for agricultural purposes.
3.
Any storage or accumulation on any premises or any open lot of any lumber, bricks, stones, gravel, concrete, dirt, sand or similar materials, unless the same shall be stored in permanently constructed structure which is fully enclosed.
4.
The presence of debris of any kind including, but not limited to, weed cuttings, cut and fallen trees and shrubs, rubbish and trash, rocks or bricks, tin, steel, parts of derelict cars or trucks, broken furniture, any flammable material which may endanger public safety, or any material which is unhealthy or unsafe.
5.
Any accumulation, deposit or outside storage or any vehicular or equipment parts, inoperable appliances and other equipment, junk or material of any nature where said accumulation, deposit or outside storage may constitute an attractive nuisance danger to children, provide a breeding or nesting area for vermin, rodents and other animals, or collect stagnant water.
6.
Any and all infestation of flies, fleas, roaches, lice, ticks, rats, mice, fly maggots, mosquito larvae and hookworm larvae.
7.
The keeping of animals and fowls in any area within the City where the keeping of such animals is not permitted or in any unclean or filthy pen, shed or other enclosure.
8.
All diseased animals running at large.
9.
Carcasses of dead animals not buried or destroyed within twenty-four (24) hours after death.
10.
Grass, brush and weeds more than eight (8) inches in height.
11.
Dead or dying trees.
12.
The shining of artificial light onto public or private property as to be an annoyance, hurt, injury or inconvenience other persons.
13.
Any noise which exceeds the limitations or which is otherwise in violation of the provisions of this Code.
14.
The presence on any property of any steel-jawed animal traps or similar devices, unless authorized by the Police Department.
15.
Buildings in such a state of disrepair as to affect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Edmundson or which are maintained in violation of the Zoning or Building Codes of the City.
16.
Any accumulation or storage of firewood in the front yard of any lot, other than in a commercially manufactured decorative firewood rack on the front porch, or in the rear yard of any lot unless evenly piled or stacked either on open racks elevated not less than six (6) inches above the ground or on a durably paved surface.
17.
The maintenance, storage or use of any furniture outside a fully enclosed structure, unless the furniture is designed and built for exterior use and to resist damage and deterioration by the elements.
18.
Water or other liquid diverted from a sump pump or other facility, structure or device which flows onto streets and sidewalks.
19.
Any land disturbance activity or area where vegetation has been cleared or has not been maintained or other condition which results in the runoff of mud, dirt, rocks or any other material onto sidewalks, streets, or other rights-of-way or into creeks, streams, drainage ditch or any storm water system or facility.
20.
The discharge onto any street, sidewalk or right-of-way or into any creek, stream, drainage ditch or storm water system of any waste materials, liquids, vapor, fat, gasoline, benzene, naphtha, oil or petroleum product, mud, straw, lawn clippings, tree limbs or branches, metal or plastic objects, rags, garbage or any other substance which is capable of causing an obstruction to the flow of water drainage or the storm system or interfere with the proper operation of the system or which will pollute the natural creeks or waterways or cause a hazard to the public.
21.
Every privy, privy vault, cess pool, septic tank or other receptacle of any kind containing human excrement which is overflowing, full, insecure or in a defective condition or which emits offensive, noxious, or unhealthful odor to the neighborhood or which permits discharges in violation of State law or ordinance.
22.
Garbage cans which are not securely covered, which are leaking, which are unsanitary, or which do not prevent the entry of flies, insects and rodents and garbage cans which have been left or stored along public roads, sidewalks, and rights-of-way in the City of Edmundson for more than thirty-six (36) hours.
23.
The pollution of any well, cistern, spring, underground water, stream, lake, canal or body of water by sewage or industrial wastes or other substances harmful to human beings.
24.
Dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas and soot, or cinders in unreasonable quantities, or the presence of any gas, vapor, fume, smoke, dust or any other toxic substance on, in or emitted from the equipment of any premises in quantities sufficient to be toxic, harmful or injurious to the health of any employee or to the premises, occupant or to any other person.
25.
Any vehicle used for septic tank cleaning which does not meet the requirements of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Edmundson.
26.
Any vehicle used for garbage or rubbish disposal which is not equipped with a water-tight metal body and provided with a tight metal cover or covers and so constructed as to prevent any of the contents from leaking, spilling, falling or blowing out of such vehicle at any time, except while being loaded, or not completely secured and covered so as to prevent offensive odors from escaping therefrom or exposing any part of the contents at any time.
27.
Foul odors in quantities sufficient to be detected on adjoining property.
28.
Any partly dismantled, wrecked, dilapidated, abandoned or non-operative automobile or other motor vehicle or parts thereof which are found upon any private property, and which are not housed in a garage, basement or other enclosed building. Any motor vehicle, automobile or other elements thereof found disassembled upon private property shall be considered to be dismantled, abandoned, wrecked or dilapidated for the purpose of this Section when such automobile or other vehicle is found lacking essential component parts which prevent it from being immediately operative under its own power, or which has a deflated tire or tires, or which vehicle or automobile is not properly licensed and registered with a current license plate displayed on the vehicle and with a proper current vehicle registration in possession of the person in charge of the property upon which the vehicle or automobile is located.
29.
All decayed or unwholesome food offered for sale to the public or offered to the public at no charge.
30.
Common drinking cups, roller towels, combs, brushes or eating utensils in public or semi-public places where not properly sanitized after use.
31.
Unlicensed dumps and licensed dumps not operated or maintained in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Edmundson or State law.
32.
The presence of any graffiti displayed on exterior surfaces of property. "Graffiti" is hereby defined as any word, phrase, motto, name, design, symbol or picture written, scribbled, painted, drawn, etched or scratched directly onto any portion of public property or onto an exterior surface on private property.
33.
Any obstruction or encumbrance of any street, curb, alley, cul-de-sac, sidewalk or right-of-way within the City by placing or causing to be placed barricades, objects or other obstructions, including, but not limited to, signs, boxes, stones, junk, portable basketball hoops, etc., on such streets, curbs, alleys, cul-de-sacs, sidewalks or right-of-way unless such placement is permitted by the City or permitted under the provisions of this Code.
34.
Any business operation or establishment, although licensed or permitted, which is operating in violation of any law, ordinance, or permit or plan condition or which is causing or maintaining any condition which is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area.
35.
All other acts, practices, conduct, business, occupation callings, trades, uses of property and all other things detrimental or certain to be detrimental to the health of the inhabitants of the City of Edmundson.