[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Belvidere 8-1-1966 (Ch. 111 of
the 1987 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any refuse, garbage, rubbish, paper, metal, wood, leaves,
glass or any other material or substance which, if thrown, deposited
or permitted to collect or remain in any place, public or private,
may affect the health, welfare or safety of the public or render streets
or public or private places unsightly.
Any natural person or any firm, partnership, corporation,
association or joint venture.
Any and all streets, sidewalks and alleys used by the public
and public parks, buildings or grounds.
The Town of Belvidere.
No person shall throw or deposit or permit any servant, agent
or employee to throw or deposit litter, garbage, refuse or rubbish
in or upon any street, sidewalk or other public place within the Town
of Belvidere except in public receptacles or in authorized private
receptacles for collection.
[Amended 8-6-1990 by Ord. No. 90-12; 7-22-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-15]
No person shall deposit garbage or refuse of any kind generated
from commercial, industrial or residential properties in public garbage
receptacles placed in any public place as defined in this chapter.
All privately generated garbage must be deposited in private receptacles.
[Amended 8-6-1990 by Ord. No. 90-12]
No person shall sweep into or deposit in or on any sidewalk,
gutter, street, catch basin or other public place within the Town
any accumulation of litter from any building or lot or from any public
or private sidewalk or driveway. Persons owning or occupying property
shall keep the sidewalk in front of their premises free from litter.
All sweepings of litter shall be collected and properly containerized
for disposal.
[Amended 8-6-1990 by Ord. No. 90-12]
No person while a driver or passenger in a vehicle shall throw
or deposit litter upon any street or other public or private place
within the Town. All vehicles shall be properly covered to prevent
litter from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping.
No person shall put, deposit or throw any litter upon the private
property of another.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the deposit
of leaves in a neat and careful manner in the gutter of any street
from October 15 to December 1.
[Amended 8-3-1987 by Ord. No. 87-11; 7-22-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-15]
The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the Zoning
Official, Police Department, Municipal Clerk/Administrator or other
individual designated by the Mayor and Town Council. The minimum fine
for any violation of this chapter shall be $100. The Court may impose,
in its discretion, a fine up to the statutory maximum of $2,000.
