§ 22-31. Prohibited.  


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  • It shall be unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for any owner of land within the town to have or permit thereon any:

    (1)

    Conditions in violation of any of the provisions in this chapter.

    (2)

    Rank vegetational growth that exudes unpleasant or noxious odors, high or rank vegetational growth that may conceal pools of water, trash or filth, or any other de-posits that may be detrimental to health.

    (3)

    Brush, weeds or grass that shall be greater than eight inches in height above the ground.

    (4)

    Dead or dying trees, grass, shrubs, stumps, roots or obnoxious growth.

    (5)

    Sand, soil or other fill material used in connection with or resulting from construction projects.

    (6)

    Filth, garbage, trash or debris.

    (7)

    Decayed or decaying buildings or structures, ruins of any kind or buildings, docks, walls or other structures in a failing or dangerous condition.

    (8)

    Any condition which provides harborage for rats, mice, snakes, or other vermin.

    (9)

    Any building or other structure which is in such a dilapidated condition that is unfit for human habitation, or kept in such an unsanitary condition that it is a menace to the health of people residing in the vicinity thereof, or presents a more than ordinary dangerous fire hazard in the vicinity where it is located.

    (10)

    All unnecessary or unauthorized noises and annoying vibrations, including animal noises.

    (11)

    All disagreeable or obnoxious odors and stenches, as well as the conditions, sub-stances, or other causes which give rise to the emission or generation of such odors and stenches.

    (12)

    The carcasses of animals or fowl not disposed of within a reasonable time after death.

    (13)

    The pollution of any public well or cistern, stream, lake, canal, or body of water by sewage, dead animals, commercial wastes, or other substances.

    (14)

    Any building, structure, or other place or location where any activity which is in violation of local, state, or federal law is conducted, performed or maintained.

    (15)

    Any accumulation of stagnant water permitted or maintained on any lot or piece of ground.

    (16)

    Dense smoke, noxious or lethal fumes, lethal gas, soot, or cinders, in unreasonable quantities.

    (17)

    Any condition constituting a fire hazard.

    (18)

    Any worn-out, scrapped, partially dismantled, nonoperative, unusable, or discarded materials or objects, such as automobiles or parts thereof, building materials, machinery, metal, wastepaper, rags, glass-ware, tinware, vehicles, boats or parts thereof, or other items of junk. Failure of any vehicle, or parts thereof, to have a valid license plate or other registration certificate specifically attached to the vehicle or part thereof, shall be prima facie evidence that such property is worn out, scrapped, nonoperative, unusable or discarded.

    (19)

    Failure of any person who has cleared land pursuant to a land clearing permit to resod, replant or periodically sprinkle the cleared area to prevent creation of wind-blown dust or dirt.

    (20)

    A seawall or bulkhead which falls into a state of disrepair or ruin so as to allow erosion to land adjacent thereto.

(Ord. No. 04-4, § 2, 10-8-04)