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 Chapter 30. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 Article VI. BLIGHT

  § 30-53. Nuisance declared.  

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  • The following are declared to be public nuisances:

    (a)

    The parking or storage of junk automobiles and unlicensed trailers and similar items outside a wholly enclosed building for a period in excess of ten days within any calendar year. This subsection shall not apply to any property having a valid junkyard/salvage yard permit issued by the city or the state.

    (b)

    The keeping or storage of "building materials" outside a wholly enclosed building for a period of in excess of 30 days within any calendar year. This subsection shall not apply to open air businesses permitted by the city zoning ordinance or a site under construction for which a valid building permit has been issued where said materials are intended for use in the building being constructed.

    (c)

    The keeping or storage of "junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind" outside a wholly enclosed building for a period in excess of 30 days within any calendar year. This subsection shall not apply to any property having a valid junkyard/salvage yard permit issued by the city or the state.

    (d)

    Any occupied or unoccupied structure which has been destroyed, damaged or deteriorated that is no longer habitable as a dwelling or is not in compliance with city ordinances or state law.

    (e)

    Any unfilled basements, excavations or holes that may be attractive and dangerous to children unless the property is completely fenced or otherwise protected against entry.

    (f)

    Unused, inoperable or abandoned recreational vehicles, equipment, machinery or appliances outside a wholly enclosed building.

    (g)

    The keeping or storage of furniture designed for indoor use outside, including on a porch that is not completely enclosed. This subsection shall not apply to furniture designed for outdoor use provided it is complete and usable as such.

    (h)

    No person owning, occupying or in control of any lot or land within the limits of the city shall allow or maintain on such lot or land any growth of weeds and grasses reaching a height of 12 inches or are in the seed-bearing stage of growth. This subsection shall not apply to any lot or land which has been traditionally wooded, or which is adjacent to any recreational trail or which, due to slope of the property or other topographical factors, has been traditionally kept in a natural state or condition.

(Ord. No. 192, § I, 8-4-2008; Ord. No. 202, Art. II, 3-17-14)