The following conditions, acts, and actions are hereby defined to be nuisances as follows:
A.
Burning leaves, garbage or other refuse, at any time within the Village of Dwight is prohibited.
B.
Allowing any stagnant pool or body of water to exist within the Village of Dwight, which by its character and/or placement is a hazard and/or breeding ground for mosquitoes and other types of insects. Excepted from such nuisances shall be swimming pools that are regularly maintained, ornamental pools which are maintained in a clean and sightly manner, and pools of water used for fishing and other recreation so long as properly maintained.
C.
Any obstruction, landscaping, other object or structure placed, installed or maintained in the corner setback area reaching a height of more than two feet above the adjoining top of curb at the applicable corner of the street intersection or two feet above the nearest pavement surface where there is no curb, or the existing travel roadway at the corner in question where there is no curb or pavement. Excluded therefrom shall be existing or future permanent buildings and fences maintained or constructed in accordance with applicable zoning and building regulations, public utility poles, and trees trimmed at the trunk at least eight feet above the level of the ground surface, provided that such trees are spaced so that the trunks do not obstruct the vision of motorists at such intersections.
D.
Any swimming pool, pond or other body of water, which is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered, or not otherwise maintained, resulting in the water becoming stagnant and polluted. "Polluted water" shall mean water contained in a swimming pool, pond or other body of water which includes but is not limited to bacterial growth, including algae, remains of insects, remains of deceased animals, rubbish, refuse, debris, papers, and other foreign matter or material which because of its nature or location constitutes an unhealthy, unsafe or unsightly condition.
E.
Any refuse and waste which by reason of its location and character is unsightly and/or produces a noxious odor and interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of property by neighbors, which detrimentally affects property values of the surrounding neighborhood or community, or which would materially hamper or interfere with the prevention or spreading of fire upon the premises. "Refuse and waste" means unused or discarded matter consisting of such matter and material as rubbish, refuse, debris and matter of any kind including but not limited to rubble, asphalt, concrete, plaster, tile, rocks, bricks, soil, building materials, crates, cartons, containers, boxes, machinery or parts thereof, scrap metal and other pieces of metal, ferrous and non-ferrous, furniture, inoperative vehicles and parts, all vegetative material including but not limited to landscape waste, fallen trees and limbs, cans, bottles, and barrels. In addition, although certain material may have a substantial market value, if, by reason of the location or the production of a noxious odor, it is or becomes unsightly and interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the property values of the surrounding neighborhood or community, such material shall be a nuisance.
F.
To use private property within the Village of Dwight for the riding, driving, and/or racing of motorized bikes or motorcycles, go-karts, all terrain vehicles, or any other motor vehicle, including an automobile, for racing purposes. "Racing" shall include but not be limited to racing against time, against competition, for precision with respect to obstacles, jumping with or without ramps, and similar types of driving.
G.
Building exteriors which are maintained in such condition as to become so defective, unsightly, or in such condition of deterioration or disrepair that the same causes depreciable diminution of the property values of surrounding property or is materially detrimental to proximal properties and improvements. This includes but is not limited to the keeping or disposing of or the scattering over the property or premises of any of the following:
(1)
Lumber, junk, trash or debris;
(2)
Abandoned, discarded or unused objects of equipment such as automobiles, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans or containers;
(3)
Stagnant water, or excavation;
(4)
Any device, decoration, design, fence or structure which is unsightly by reason of its condition or its inappropriate location.
H.
Maintenance of premises so out of harmony or conformity with the maintenance standards of adjacent properties as to cause substantial diminution of the enjoyment, use, or property values of such adjacent properties.
I.
Property maintained (in relation to surrounding property) so as to establish a prevalence of depreciated values, impaired investments, and social and economic maladjustments to such an extent that the capacity to pay taxes is reduced and tax receipts from such particular area are inadequate for the cost of public services rendered therein.
J.
Any sidewalk or driveway which is debilitated, broken, damaged, or raised to such a degree as to be injurious to property or injurious to persons using said driveway or sidewalks. The standards as designated in § 245-33 shall be the standards used to determine if such sidewalk constitutes a nuisance.
K.
Dead trees, weeds and debris which constitute an unsightly appearance, are dangerous to the public safety and welfare, and/or are a detriment to nearby property or property values.
L.
To own, occupy or lease or having charge or possession of any premises within the Village of Dwight when such premises are maintained in such a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist thereon:
(1)
Buildings which are abandoned, boarded up, partially destroyed, or left unreasonably in a state of partial construction or which are dangerous and unsafe due to damage, destruction, fire or other causes;
(2)
Unpainted buildings causing dry rot, warping and termite infestation;
(3)
Buildings or structures containing broken windows which may or could constitute a hazardous condition and which may invite trespassers and malicious mischief;
(4)
Property containing overgrown vegetation which causes detriment to neighboring property or property values, or which cause a hazardous condition to pedestrians and/or motor vehicle traffic, or which is likely to harbor rats, vermin or other nuisances;
(5)
Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause, in such a manner that the structural strength or stability thereof is appreciably less than the minimum requirements of this Code for a new building or similar structure, purpose or location;
(6)
Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fall, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
(7)
Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, or because of the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building or portion thereof, or some other is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning is likely to fall or give way;
(8)
Whenever, for any reason whatsoever, the building or structure, or portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is used;
(9)
Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play therein to their danger, or as to afford a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing nuisance, unlawful, or immoral acts;
(10)
Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of dilapidation, decay, damage, or faulty construction or arrangement, or otherwise, is unsanitary or unfit for human habitation or is in a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease, or is likely to work injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those living within; or
(11)
Whenever a building or structure, by reason of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, electric wiring, gas connections, heating apparatus, or other cause, is in such condition as to be a fire hazard and is so situated as to endanger life or other buildings or property in the vicinity or provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread and intensity of fire arising from any cause.
M.
Any premises licensed under Chapter 170, Liquor Control, of the Code of the Village of Dwight (dealers in intoxicating liquors) wherein persons upon such premises become drunk and disorderly, become involved in fighting, arguments, and/or otherwise disrupt the peace is hereby declared to be a nuisance, unless the owner, employee, and/or agent takes affirmative steps to bar such person or persons causing such incidents from such establishment, and further provided that the owner, employee and/or agent of such premises cooperate with the municipal and/or state authorities, including municipal, county and state police, in the prosecution of persons who become involved in incidents of fighting, drunkenness, arguments, and similar incidents, including but not limited to the filing of a complaint against such persons either at the initiative of such owner, employee and/or agent or upon request by the Village of Dwight, its police officers, police officers of the county and State of Illinois, State's Attorney's office, and/or other authority having jurisdiction therein.
N.
Any person, firm or corporation to establish a cemetery or bury any person within the corporate limits of the Village of Dwight or within a mile thereof except on an established cemetery.
O.
Any person, firm or corporation to serve any food or drink to the public using any utensils or preparation methods which have not been approved by the health authorities of the county having jurisdiction thereof.
P.
Any person, firm or corporation to obstruct or pollute any watercourse, stream, pond or lake, or source of water supply to the Village of Dwight.
Q.
To cause or permit the admission of dense smoke from any firm, chimney, engine, burner or other agency within the Village of Dwight as to cause annoyance or discomfort to the residents of the Village of Dwight.
R.
No garbage, refuse, grass clippings, or other debris of any kind shall be deposited on any street, alley or public way of the Village of Dwight, and further provided that any garbage, debris, or other refuse piled along the street or alley rights-of-way or other rights-of-way within the Village of Dwight for pickup shall be deposited along such right-of-way in such a way so that such debris, garbage or refuse cannot be blown or scattered about by the wind, or create a hazard to traffic.
S.
Any garbage, debris or refuse placed to be picked up by any garbage service or by the Village of Dwight along any Village right-of-way shall be placed in a tight container, or if not in a container placed in such a fashion as to prevent the refuse, debris and/or garbage from escaping or being blown away, and shall also be placed in such a manner to prevent odor from escaping therefrom.