§ 14-70. Designated.

(a)

No person may permit or cause a nuisance affecting public health. The following are nuisances affecting the public health and may be abated as provided in this article:

(1)

Privies. An open vault or privy constructed and maintained within the city, except those constructed or maintained in connection with construction projects in accordance with the Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality regulations.

(2)

Debris on private property. Accumulations of debris, rubbish, manure and other refuse located on private property that are not removed within a reasonable time and that affect the health, safety or welfare of the public.

(3)

Stagnant water. Stagnant water which affords a breeding place for mosquitoes and other insect pests.

(4)

Water pollution. Pollution of a body of water, well, spring, stream or drainage ditch by sewage, industrial wastes or other substances placed in or near such water in a manner that will cause harmful material to pollute the water.

(5)

Food. Decayed or unwholesome food which is offered for human consumption.

(6)

Odor. Premises which are in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor or which are in an unsanitary condition.

(7)

Surface drainage. Drainage of liquid wastes from private premises.

(b)

The offense described in this section is an Independence Municipal Code Class A violation, per section 1-22.

(Prior Code, § 41.310; Code 2006, § 8.4.7)