§ 117-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:

GARBAGE

Any refuse or solid waste resulting from the domestic or commercial preparation and/or consumption of food.

JUNK

Any discarded materials (including automobile and truck tires), articles, machinery or equipment no longer suitable for its intended use whether or not such materials, articles, machinery or equipment may be turned to some minor, incidental or other use; provided, however, that any materials, articles, machinery or equipment which the owner proves is under actual process of repair for future operation or use and which is intended for bona fide future use shall not be deemed included in this definition.

JUNKYARD

Any establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated or used for storing, keeping, buying or selling junk, including garbage dumps and sanitary fills.

NUISANCE

That which annoys, vexes or creates a health or safety hazard or that which, by its use or existence, works annoyance, injury or damage to others.

OFFENSIVE MATTER

Feathers, offal, dead animals or portions thereof, meat wastes, blood, tankage or any putrescible, organic matter; provided, however, that the term "offensive matter" shall not be construed to apply to livestock or poultry manure.

SANITARY LANDFILL

Any land, public or private, used for the disposal of solid waste according to regulations and regular inspections of the State Department of Environmental Quality.

Added 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. 00-3