Chapter 6.12
UNLAWFUL DEPOSITING OF GARBAGE

Sections:

6.12.010    Offense designated.

6.12.020    Unlawful depositing – Where prohibited.

6.12.030    Violation.

6.12.010 Offense designated.

It shall be unlawful for any person or firm to place or deposit any refuse or garbage upon property not owned by said person or firm, whether or not said refuse or garbage is placed in a container, except that such deposit may be permitted with the express prior approval of the owner or manager of the premises upon which the garbage or refuse is placed or deposited. (Ord. 2034 § 1, 1986).

6.12.020 Unlawful depositing – Where prohibited.

The prohibition on placing or depositing garbage or refuse contained in PTMC 6.12.010 shall apply to public or government lands, streets, alleys, parks and other public areas, as well as to privately owned lands. (Ord. 2034 § 2, 1986).

6.12.030 Violation.

A. Director’s Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee (“director”) determines that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereunder, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

B. Chapter 1.20 PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are declared nuisances and made subject to the administration and enforcement provisions of Chapter 1.20 PTMC, including any amendments, and including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty as set forth in Chapter 1.20 PTMC, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. (Ord. 2952 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2034 § 3, 1986).