[Code 1964, § 14-30; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
No person shall accumulate or store or permit to be accumulated or stored on any property within the City any refuse in a method or in quantities not authorized by law or ordinance. This article does not apply to:
(1) 
Any refuse accumulated or stored within a building or accessory structure constructed and maintained in accordance with duly established health, zoning building laws, codes and regulations.
(2) 
Storage of clean material designated as a recyclable.
[Code 1964, § 14-31(a); Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Garbage shall not be stored for a period exceeding 14 days. An exception to the above accumulation and storage methods for restaurants, institutions and commercial food handling and processing uses may be granted by the Commissioner through written agreements setting forth the specific conditions and regulations to be applied.
[Code 1964, § 14-31(b); Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989; amended 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
Material being composted shall be buried or stored in such a manner as to not create a nuisance through odor, attraction of vermin and insects and the like or to endanger the public safety. Following the above conditions, material being composted may be stored for more than 14 days.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
(a) 
All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
(b) 
Dry vegetation, combustible waste and refuse. Combustible waste, refuse and large quantities of dry vegetation which by reason of their proximity to buildings or structures would constitute a fire hazard or contribute to the spread of fire shall be removed.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers.
(a) 
Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish.
(b) 
Refrigerators. Refrigerators and similar equipment shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises accessible to children without first removing the doors.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage container.
(a) 
Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling shall supply one of the following: an approved mechanical food waste grinder in each dwelling unit; an approved incinerator unit in the structure available to the occupants in each dwelling unit; or an approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage container.
(b) 
Containers. The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all tines cause to be utilized, approved leak-proof containers provided with close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
(a) 
Metal pieces. All exterior property and premises shall contain not more than 10 pieces of metal that are not affixed to a structure or the ground.
(b) 
Enclosures. At the discretion of the City of Utica Department of Codes Enforcement, the storage of any large pieces of metal on one's property would require an enclosure where such accumulated metal will not be visible on said property.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
This section shall be enforced by the Utica City Codes Department. A person who violates any of the sections herein shall, after 15 days' written notice to correct a violation, and does not do so shall be citied to appear in Utica City Court to answer said violation.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
(a) 
If a person is convicted of having violated a section of the Code herein, there shall be a minimum fine of $100 and/or 10 days in jail, or both, if the fine is not paid within 30 days of said conviction.
(b) 
If it becomes necessary for the City to correct a violation herein for failure of the owner of the property to do so, then in that event, any costs reasonably incurred by the City shall become a debt on the property and if not paid within 90 days, will be added to the City tax bill for said property.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 207]
An appeal shall be available to a homeowner of any conviction in the manner provided by law.
[Code 1964, § 14-32; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
The owner, occupant and person in charge of a building shall provide and utilize a sufficient number of containers to conveniently store the accumulation of refuse on the premises for a reasonable period not to exceed 14 days. Containers used for the storage of such accumulated refuse shall be of a rigid construction, shall have tight-fitting covers which shall be kept tightly sealed and shall be located, prior to placement for collection, at the rear or side of the building in a reasonably inconspicuous manner, away from streets and places occupied by other persons and in a manner not readily accessible to animals, children or the elements. Containers shall be maintained in a clean, watertight and good condition.
[Code 1964, § 14-33; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Construction and demolition waste may be stored upon the land where the actual construction or demolition is in progress; provided, however, that such waste shall not be stored for a period exceeding 90 days and shall not be stored in a way which will allow it to be scattered by wind or rain. Salvageable material from construction or demolition may be stored for longer period of time in duly authorized scrap or salvage yards.
[Code 1964, § 14-34; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Bulk waste shall not be stored outside of a residential building or accessory building on any land in the City, except for a period not exceeding 14 days pending collection and disposal. However, brush, tree trimmings, yard clippings, leaves, grass or other waste from plantings may be stored for longer periods of time if necessary until the next scheduled collection date for such items or for composting. Commercial and industrial properties not using the public collection service shall not place bulk items out for public collection. It shall be unlawful for any person to place bulk waste for collection by public collection if that waste is not generated at or directly associated with the residence.