[Adopted 1-26-1981 as Ch.
65, § 65.71 and Art. IX, of the 1981 Code]
As used in this article, unless the context or subject matter otherwise
requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Every entrance or exit used by vehicular traffic to or from lands
or buildings abutting a highway.
Any place, lot, parcel, yard or enclosure used in whole or in part
for the parking, keeping, storing or housing of five or more motor vehicles
and not accessory to one- and two-family residences.
Any person being the owner, manager, operator or otherwise in charge
of any parking area or driveway the surface of which parking area is made
of dirt, sand, cinders or other loose material shall at all times keep the
same thoroughly treated with water, calcium chloride or other means so that
dust, sand, cinders or other substance comprising said surface will not be
raised, carried or blown by the wind, movement of vehicles or other causes,
into or upon public property or the adjacent property of others.
Any person being the owner, manager, operator or otherwise in charge
of any parking area or driveway shall provide suitable drainage at his or
her own cost or expense to prevent water draining upon public streets or adjoining
property in such quantity or manner as to create a nuisance or hazard.
Upon complaint duly made in writing to the Director of Public Works
or his designee that any parking area or driveway is not being maintained
in accordance with the provisions of this article, the Director of Public
Works or his designee shall cause an investigation to be made. If the investigation
reveals a failure to comply with the provisions of this article, written notice
shall be sent by ordinary mail to the owner, manager, operator or person otherwise
in charge of the premises involved demanding compliance within 10 days after
the mailing of the notice.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person violating any
provision of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250
or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
