[Adopted 3-18-1994 by L.L. No. 1-1994[1]]
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Editor's Note: This local law superseded former Art. IV, Hazards to Health, Safety and Morals, adopted 12-21-1984 as part of L.L. No. 4-1984 and amended in its entirety 3-20-1987 by L.L. No. 1-1987.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings:
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership or other entity.
PUBLIC HEALTH OR PUBLIC SAFETY, ENDANGERS
Any conduct, activity or condition which endangers the health or safety of a considerable number of persons or which endangers the health or safety of a neighborhood.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Any conduct, activity or condition which is unreasonable under the circumstances and which endangers public health or public safety shall constitute a "public nuisance"; any conduct, activity or condition which is unreasonable under the circumstances and which is substantially detrimental to public welfare shall also constitute a "public nuisance"; any conduct, activity or condition which is hereinafter deemed to create a "public nuisance" shall also constitute a "public nuisance."
PUBLIC WELFARE, SUBSTANTIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO
Any conduct, activity or condition which is substantially detrimental to the welfare of a considerable number of persons or which is substantially detrimental to the welfare of a neighborhood. Any conduct, activity or condition which substantially disturbs or substantially annoys the peace, comfort or repose of a neighborhood shall be deemed to be "substantially detrimental to public welfare."
B. 
Prohibitions.
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any conduct or activity which creates a public nuisance.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, cause or maintain any condition which creates a public nuisance.
(3) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or assist in any conduct or activity which creates a public nuisance.
(4) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or assist in making, causing or maintaining any condition which creates a public nuisance.
C. 
Noxious odors.
(1) 
Where any conduct, activity or condition emits noxious, nauseous, injurious or offensive odors which endanger public health or public safety, such conduct, activity or condition shall be deemed to create a public nuisance.
(2) 
Where any conduct, activity or condition emits noxious, nauseous, injurious or offensive odors which are substantially detrimental to public welfare, such conduct, activity or condition shall be deemed to create a public nuisance.
D. 
Other noxious pollutants.
(1) 
Where any conduct, activity or condition emits noxious, nauseous, injurious or offensive smoke, fumes, gas or dust which endanger public health or public safety, such conduct, activity or condition shall be deemed to create a public nuisance.
(2) 
Where any conduct, activity or condition emits noxious, nauseous, injurious or offensive smoke, fumes, gas or dust which are substantially detrimental to public welfare, such conduct, activity or condition shall be deemed to create a public nuisance.