[Ord. No. 221, 12-26-1950]
It shall be unlawful to operate threshing machines, corn husking machines, grist mill machinery or any machinery of like kind or character within the City, the operation of which causes substances to be emitted or thrown off into the atmosphere or on the ground, unless such machines are equipped with mechanical or other devices for controlling and which do control the emission or throwing off of such dust, shucks, or other substance into the atmosphere or on the ground in such quantities as to pollute the atmosphere and cause such annoyance and damage to the health or safety of any citizen or resident of the City.
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Editor's Note: Former §§ 14-2 through 14-5, relating to food establishments, adopted 9-23-1947 by Ord. No. 209, and former § 14-6, Milk; adoption of state regulations, adopted 4-22-1941 by Ord. No. 187, were repealed 6-2-2026 by Ord. No. 2040-26.
[Ord. No. 1384-14, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 2040-26, 6-2-2026]
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person residing in or having charge or control of any dwelling within the City to leave or permit to remain outside of any dwelling any household furniture or household appliances that are not designed for outdoor use or in such a manner that they are exposed to the elements.
(b) 
Definitions.
ELEMENTS
Is defined as those aspects of inclement weather conditions in which these items are not designed nor intended to function or exist for extended periods of time, in rain, wind and temperature extremes normally associated with outdoor conditions.
EXPOSED
Is defined as circumstances under which such items will experience excessive wear and tear due to their location out of doors and/or the deleterious effects of the elements such that water may accumulate and/or which may shelter and encourage the harboring of rodents or mosquitos, and/or materials which generate obnoxious odors and/or become an electrical shock or fire hazard. "Exposed" expressly does not include an operating appliance in working condition located in a partially covered area such as a garage or porch such that it is not susceptible to being in contact with rain. "Exposed" shall not include the interior of any fully enclosed porch (including, without limitation, a porch enclosed by screening material) that cannot be accessed from outside except through a closed door that can be locked and shall not be considered outside for the purpose of this section if the appliance is located at the rear of the property and cannot be viewed from any public way.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Are defined as those items routinely used within a household that have no weatherproofing qualities.
(c) 
The following shall constitutes specific defenses to any alleged violation of this provision:
(1) 
Furniture or appliances were placed in an outside location in order to allow them to be moved during a move of a resident or removed as part of a trash or recycling program on a day scheduled for such moving or removal.
(2) 
Furniture or appliances were temporarily placed in an outside location to be offered for sale at a yard or garage sale if each of the following conditions exists. This defense shall not apply if upholstered furniture is located in an outside location for more than two days in any six-month period, as limited by yard sale rules and regulations.
a. 
The furniture or appliance is located in an outside location only during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
b. 
The person or his or her agent attempting to sell the furniture or appliance is outside during the period of the yard or garage sale in order to monitor the sale.
c. 
A sign is placed on or near the furniture or appliance indicating that it is for sale.