§ 38-31. Conditions constituting a nuisance.

For the purposes of this article, the existence or accumulation of any combination of the following conditions or things on lands within the city is hereby declared and defined to be a "nuisance and menace to public health, safety and welfare":

(1)

Stagnant water on premises;

(2)

Any dead or decaying matter, weeds, vegetation or any fruit, vegetable, animal or rodent, upon premises which is odorous or capable of causing disease or annoyance to the inhabitants of the city;

(3)

The generation of smoke or fumes in sufficient amounts to cause odor or annoyance to the inhabitants of the city;

(4)

The pollution of public water or the injection of matter into the sewage system which would be damaging thereto;

(5)

Maintaining a dangerous or diseased animal or fowl;

(6)

Obstruction of a public street, highway or sidewalk without a permit;

(7)

Loud or unusual noises which are detrimental or annoying to the public;

(8)

All walls, trees and buildings that may endanger persons or property;

(9)

Any business or building where illegal activities are habitually and commonly conducted in such a manner as to reasonably suggest that the owner or operator of the business or building was aware of the illegal activities and failed to reasonably attempt to prevent those activities;

(10)

Unused iceboxes, refrigerators and the like located outside of an enclosed structure;

(11)

Any trees, shrubbery or other plants or parts thereof, which obstruct clear, safe vision on roadways and intersections of the city; and

(12)

Any other condition constituting a nuisance under state law.

(Ord. No. 2797, Exh. A, 2-24-2014)