§ 13-2. Nuisances enumerated.

The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other parcel of land within the city is declared to be dangerous, or prejudicial to the public health or safety, or detrimental to the economic well-being of the community, and therefore constitutes a public nuisance:

(1)

The uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds or grass to include, but not be limited to, the following:

a.

The growth of weeds or grass to a height of fifteen (15) inches; or

b.

The growth of vines (such as kudzu, honeysuckle, or similar vines) beyond the banks of a steep incline, in trees or upon other vegetation, or upon buildings; or

c.

The growth of poisonous plaints (poison ivy, poison oak, or related vegetation).

(2)

Any excessive accumulation of animal or vegetable matter. Animal and/or vegetable matter shall be disposed of in a manner suitable for collection by the sanitation division and shall not be allowed to collect in yards, porches, and so forth, except as follows:

a.

Animal and/or vegetable matter may be deposited in a compost pile or treated as compost, provided same is free of rodents and vermin. If rodents or vermin are present, the compost pile shall be constructed in such a manner as to be rodent free or same shall be removed.

b.

Fire wood and/or other usable wood shall be stored in a manner to discourage the harboring of rodents, vermin, and/or wood destroying insects. Upon determination that infestation exists, wood piles shall be so constructed such that wood is stored at least fifteen (15) inches off the ground or same shall be removed from the premises.

(3)

Any excessive accumulation of rubbish, trash or junk. Debris and discarded items shall not be allowed to accumulate within the yard or unenclosed porches visible from a public street. Appliances, upholstered furniture and other items not designated as "patio" or "lawn furniture" shall not be kept on unenclosed porches visible from a public street or in yard areas.

(4)

Conditions which support the breeding of mosquitos shall be eliminated. Any container, flooded area, ditch, stream, or other area having the potential for supporting mosquito breeding shall be treated to prevent same. Such treatment may include:

a.

Filing, draining, removing or otherwise eliminating the breeding source;

b.

Completely emptying the breeding source of all water at the least every four (4) days together with a complete cleaning and drying;

c.

Treating the breeding source with insecticide or larvicide as approved by the representative of the city manager;

d.

Other methods proven to be effective in controlling mosquitos as directed by the representative of the city manager.

(5)

Any accumulation of friable asbestos, hazardous materials, or environmentally unsafe conditions.

(Code 1959, § 10-20; Ord. No. 28-87, 8-3-87; Ord. No. 29-93, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 39-93, 8-2-93; Ord. No. 07-14, 6-2-14; Ord. No. 09-16, 5-2-2016)