§ 90-31. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Damaged motor vehicle means a motor vehicle which is substantially wrecked, dismantled, or in an abandoned or deteriorated condition.

Dumpster means a metal container of one cubic yard or more in volume with an attached lid for handling by mechanical means.

Garbage means the animal and vegetable matter resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, consumption and storage of food; and any other matter of any nature whatsoever subject to decay which may putrefy or generate noxious or offensive odors, be a food source for rodents, or serve as a breeding or feeding place for insects or vermin.

Inoperable motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that cannot be physically driven on the highway or does not display a current, valid license plate.

Litter means and includes garbage and rubbish.

Owner means any agent, firm, corporation, or person who, alone, jointly or severally with others, has a legal or equitable interest in the property.

Person means any individual, corporation, firm or any other group acting as a unit.

Public place and public way mean any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys, public grounds or public buildings.

Roadway means that portion of a street or highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic.

Rubbish means nonputrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, metal cans, yard clippings, dead trees, tree limbs, wood, glass, discarded furniture, concrete, bricks, crockery, and similar materials. However, rubbish shall not include wood and other materials that are stored and commonly used for fuel.

Structure means a building or portion of a building of any type.

(Ord. No. 3280, § 1, 9-18-1995)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.