The following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them:
DEBRIS
All other refuse materials not heretofore listed, such as cleaning
fluids, acids, caustics, poisons and similar dangerous substances, discarded
lath, plaster, boards and similar building materials and brush, dirt, grass,
paper, trash, leaves and similar materials.
GARBAGE
All putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
JUNK
Heavy metal, automobile parts, automobiles no longer in operation
and materials of like nature.
LITTER
Garbage, refuse and rubbish, as defined herein, and all other waste
material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create
danger to public health, safety and welfare. "Litter" shall not include sand,
salt or other chemicals used under icy or slippery conditions.
REFUSE
Garbage, rubbish, junk or debris, or any or all of these. "Refuse"
shall not include clean, excavated earth, unless objectionable by reason of
dust or foul odor, or fill material approved by the Director of Public Works.
RUBBISH
Ashes, cans, bottles, earth, wire, glass, broken kitchen ware, household
appliances, boxes, papers, mattresses and other materials of like nature.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord.
No. 171-92]
It shall be unlawful for any owner of or occupant in control of any
premises bordering a watercourse or for any person, either as principal or
agent, to permit to be deposited or to deposit any refuse into or upon the
banks or margin of any watercourse for any purpose whatsoever, except that
such may be done if written permission is obtained from the Director of Health,
such permission to be granted only if the proposed act will not in any way
pollute or befoul said watercourse.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord.
No. 171-92]
No owner and/or operator of any truck or other vehicle shall drive or
move any truck or other vehicle within the Town unless such vehicle is so
constructed or loaded as to prevent any load, contents, litter or refuse from
being blown or deposited upon any private property, street, alley or other
public place. Nor shall any person drive or move any vehicle or truck within
the Town the wheels or tires of which carry onto or deposit in any street,
alley or other public place mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or foreign
matter of any kind; provided, however, that this restriction shall not apply
to the owner or operator of any vehicle or truck who has received prior written
approval from the Director of Highways and Engineering as to methods and frequency
of cleanup.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord.
No. 171-92]
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce the provisions
of this chapter. He may call upon the Director of Health, the Chief of Police
and the Chief of the Fire Department for assistance in obtaining compliance
with any orders issued by him.
[Amended 1-6-1992
by Ord. No. 171-92]
The violation of any section of this chapter shall be punishable by
a fine of $25 per day. Each day such violation shall continue shall constitute
a separate offense.