§ 281-3. Sweeping litter onto streets prohibited; duty to clear litter from sidewalks.  


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  • A. 
    It shall be unlawful to sweep or deposit any litter, paper, cans, glass, dirt, filth, etc., into the streets or gutters of the City.
    B. 
    It shall be the duty of every owner, superintendent, lessee, occupant, tenant or other person exercising supervision and control of the operation of business or commercial, manufacturing or multiple dwelling property abutting on any sidewalk to sweep, take up, remove and place securely in receptacles all litter, paper, cans, glass, dirt, filth, etc., from the sidewalks abutting such property and from the entrance to their premises each day prior to 10:00 a.m., except on Sundays and legal holidays. Sidewalks and entrances to business premises which are open for business on Sundays or legal holidays shall be cleared of litter within 1/2 hour after opening. For the purposes of this section, a "multiple dwelling" shall be deemed to mean and include a building or portion thereof containing more than three dwelling units.
    C. 
    It shall be the duty of every owner, superintendent, lessee, occupant, tenant or other person exercising supervision and control of the operation of any property maintaining a parking area or driving area for motor vehicles to remove all litter, paper, cans, glass, dirt, filth, etc., from said parking area before 10:00 a.m. of each day that the premises are open for business. By way of enumeration and not by way of limitation, the provisions of this section are applicable to shopping centers, supermarkets, gasoline service stations, automotive repair stations, diners, restaurants, used car lots, apartment house parking areas and industrial establishments.
Amended 3-15-1983 by Ord. No. 61-1983