§ 16-209. Storage, accumulation, etc.

Subject to the provisions of this article, it shall be unlawful for a person to place, store, accumulate, maintain or allow to be placed, stored, accumulated, or maintained on any property within the city, the following:

(1)

Building materials, except in a completely enclosed building or in instances where the material are being used or are awaiting use in the construction of a structure on the property to be completed within a reasonable time and in accordance with a valid building permit issued by the city, and except building materials which constitute a part of the stock in trade of a business located on a property which is zoned for such business or use.

(2)

Ashes, household or yard rubbish or trash and garbage, except for such reasonable periods of time as such await regular, systematic removal and disposal in accordance with law. Such materials while awaiting removal and disposal shall be temporarily stored in a completely enclosed building, or at a location on the property where it is as much concealed from public view as practicable. If stored outside, household, yard, rubbish and trash, ashes and garbage must be stored in approved containers. Approved containers are defined as metal or plastic containers manufactured for the temporary storage of garbage, rubbish or trash. The containers must include a lid. Yard rubbish may be stored in commercially available biodegradable paper bags manufactured for such purpose.

(3)

Junk, except within a completely enclosed building and except as provided by law upon the premises of a duly licensed junk dealer, junk buyer, dealer in new or used automobiles or automobile parts or dealer in secondhand goods on a property which is zoned for such use or activity.

(4)

The existence of any structure or damaged partial structure which, because of fire, wind or other natural disaster or physical deterioration is no longer habitable if a dwelling, nor useful for any purpose for which it may have been intended.

(5)

The existence of any vacant building, garage or other outbuilding, unless such buildings are kept securely locked, or otherwise protected to prevent illegal entry.

(6)

The existence of any incomplete structure unless such structure is in the course of construction in accordance with a valid and subsisting building permit issued by the city, and unless such construction is completed within a reasonable time.

(Prior Code, § 9.42; Ord. No. 2006-08, 5-15-2006; Ord. No. 2018-05, § 4, 4-2-2018)