§ 9.03.03. Litter storage.  


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  • 1.

    All commercial establishments shall store their litter in a controlled manner so as to eliminate wind-driven debris and litter in and about their establishments. The number and size of containers necessary for each commercial establishment shall be as required to control all waste generated on the premises. Spillage and overflow around containers shall be immediately cleaned up as it occurs by the generator.

    2.

    All loading and unloading areas at commercial establishments shall be provided with litter receptacles by the generator to store loose debris, paper, cardboard, packaging material, and similar materials.

    3.

    It shall be the duty of any and every person, corporation, company, lessee or agent owning or operating any public establishment or place open to the public to have available receptacles adequate to contain litter generated from such establishment.

    4.

    It shall be the duty of every person, corporation, company, firm, owner, lessee or agent in possession, charge of or in control of any place, public or private, where litter is accumulated or generated, to have available and at all times to keep said litter in adequate and suitable receptacles and/or containers capable of holding such materials until proper final disposal is accomplished.

    5.

    Any unauthorized accumulation of litter on any property (vacant or occupied), premises, public street, alley, or other public or private place is a violation of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)