The regulation of the use of rubbish dumpsters is hereby declared
necessary for the protection of the health, property, safety and welfare
of the public.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DUMPSTER
Any receptacle used for the storage of trash, rubbish and
garbage, which receptacle is placed out of doors and which is emptied
by means of a garbage truck picking it up and dumping same.
Any person or establishment owning or maintaining a dumpster
on his or its premises shall locate said dumpster a minimum of 15
feet from any building, overhang or structure. All dumpsters shall
be kept covered at all times, except when being filled or emptied.
The Fire Marshal shall have the power to vary the terms of this
article by written permit when, due to circumstances peculiar to an
individual situation, a strict application of the provisions herein
would cause undue hardship and where the public safety and welfare
are properly protected.
Any person, corporation, partnership or association violating
any of the provisions of this article shall be fined not more than
$100 for each offense. Each day on which any provision of this article
is violated shall constitute a separate offense.