Title 8. Health and Safety
Chapter 8.28. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
§ 8.28.060. Refuse container maintenance.
It shall be unlawful to maintain open refuse containers or receptacles or containers, which are inadequate for the volume of, refuse generated at the premises which the containers serve. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner and/or tenant, and/or person in responsible charge of the premises, to assure that containers are adequate and covered, and that the area surrounding the containers is kept free and clear of garbage, refuse, rubbish, trash and litter. It shall be unlawful for any owner and/or operator and/or tenant to allow such garbage or refuse containers or receptacles to be overloaded or the contents thereof to remain in unsecured containers. In the event the contents of such containers shall become blown or scattered upon any public street or way, or upon or over nearby premises, the owner and/or operator and/or tenant of the premises served by such container or receptacle shall be responsible for gathering up any such blown or scattered material.
(Prior code § 11-27)