For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Handbill.
Any printed or written material, sample, device, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, poster or similar item, which offers for sale or lease, for the purpose of gain or profit, any product or service of value, or which promises the candidacy of any person or party seeking political office.
Litter.
Refuse of all types discarded indiscriminately in or on any public place, not in a dumpster or refuse container, whether or not such dumpster or refuse container is conveniently located.
Occupant.
The person who is head of a household in a residential unit, or the operating officer of a business, commercial or governmental entity, whether owned or leased, or whether public or private.
Owner.
Any person, agent, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property.
Person.
A natural person, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership, or corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
Premises.
A tract of land with the buildings thereon, or a building or part of a building with its grounds or other appurtenances.
Public place.
Any and all streets, alleys, sidewalks, boulevards, or other public ways or easements, and any and all parks, squares, spaces, grounds, parking lots, and buildings and property visible therefrom.
Street.
Any public thoroughfare which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for the passage of vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
(1997 Code, sec. 130.10)
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in any sum not less than $10.00 nor more than $2,000.00. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the $2,000.00 maximum fine hereunder shall only apply if the violation is a violation of a provision governing fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation, including dumping of refuse; if the provision does not govern fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation, including dumping of refuse, the maximum permissible fine shall be $500.00 rather than $2,000.00; provided further, no penalty shall be greater or less than the penalty provided for the same or a similar offense under the laws of this state. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day any violation occurs or continues.
(1997 Code, sec. 130.99(B))
(a) 
Scattering handbills.
It shall be unlawful for any person to scatter or throw upon the public thoroughfares any handbills, posters, advertisements, or papers. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any person to obstruct the public thoroughfares or create any nuisance therein. These provisions shall not interfere with or prevent the posting of notices required by law to be posted.
(b) 
Posting advertising matter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to post, paint, tack, or otherwise attach any notice or other advertising matter to any fence, wall, or building or other property until first obtaining the consent of the owner of such property. It shall be unlawful for any person to post, paint, tack, or otherwise attach any notices or advertising matter to any utility, telephone, electric, or other such poles until first obtaining the consent of the owner.
(c) 
Depositing litter on public property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep or deposit dirt, trash, or other litter into any street or onto any sidewalk within the city. It shall be unlawful for any person to scatter papers or other material detrimental to the order of the city in public parks, streets, or on any sidewalk.
(d) 
Depositing litter on private property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any litter on any private lot or premises, whether such lot is owned by said person or another. All trash or litter shall be placed in approved receptacles.
(1997 Code, sec. 130.11)
The person in control of residential or commercial property commits an offense if he fails to remove litter from sidewalks, parkways, parking lots, driveways, yards, and one-half of the alleyway abutting his property within a reasonable period of time from accumulation.
(1997 Code, sec. 130.12)