Municipal Code and Common Nuisance Violations

Municipal Code Nuisances

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Common Nuisance Violations

 

( 10.09.030 ) Parking - The following are prohibited from parking on any road, public right-of-way, or City property at any time:
1. Any recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer of any kind for a period of more than twenty-four (24)hours.
2. Any dump truck, heavy equipment, or other object of any kind, except use for on a bona fide utility project, road project, or development approved by the City

 

 

Landscaping maintenance  8.16.010 2.e.v  Unkept vegetation and/or weed plant materials; lawn grass over six (6) inches; leaves left on the ground; trimmings; any vegetation either growing excessively, unwatered, dead, or damaging public property.

 

 

Garbage or refuse 8.16.010

2.e.i.  Debris, litter, junk, scrap, or trash that is spent, useless, or other discarded materials of any kind.  Used tires, tools or parts of any kind, unused vehicles or machinery, appliances left outdoors, and dilapidated furniture of any kind. Any salvage material or any other waste materials.

 

( 10.15.040 ) Obstructions Prohibited.  No person or entity shall obstruct any sidewalks, crosswalks, approaches, curb lines, fire hydrant, or encroach into areas prohibited by law or obstruct a City road. No screening, fencing, gate, vegetation, basketball or sports apparatus, or any other obstruction shall infringe upon any public right-of-way.

All TREES, signs, canopies, or similar structure must have:

• a minimum seven (7) feet clearance above the surface of the sidewalk. 
• minimum fourteen (14) feet clearance above the grade of the road for Trees/branches that overhang.