§ 518.550. Hazards and Nuisances.  


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  • The exterior property areas of structures regulated by this Part shall be kept free of all nuisances, and any hazards to the safety of occupants, customers, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free of unsanitary conditions, and any of the forgoing shall be promptly removed and abated by the owner or occupant. It shall be the duty of the owner or operator to notify the City of the existence of any hazards or nuisances on the public right-of way. It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant to keep the premises free of hazards, which include, but are not limited to the following:

    (a)

    Brush, weeds, broken glass and accumulations of filth, garbage, trash, refuse, debris and inoperative machinery;

    (b)

    Dead and dying trees and limbs;

    (c)

    Loose and overhanging objects which by reason of location above ground level constitute a danger of falling on persons or personal property in the vicinity thereof;

    (d)

    Holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions, and excretions of pets, other animals, and humans on paths, walks, driveways, parking lots and parking areas, and other parts of the premises which are accessible to or used by persons on the premises;

    (e)

    Sources of infestation by insects or rodents.

(Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)