[Amended 10-12-1998 by Ord. No. 632]
Various nuisances are defined and prohibited
in other chapters of this Code, and it is the intent of the legislative
body in enacting this chapter to make it supplemental to those other
chapters in which nuisances are defined and prohibited; and the provisions
of this chapter relating to the abatement of nuisances shall be regarded
as alternative methods and procedures for the abatement of nuisances
in those instances where other methods and procedures for abatement
are provided. This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the
Director of Planning and Public Works or other official designated
by the Mayor and Common Council.
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause,
harbor, commit or maintain or to suffer to be caused, harbored, committed
or maintained any nuisance, as defined by the statute or common law
of this state or as defined by this Code or other ordinance of the
City, at any place within the City or at any place within the area
surrounding the City and within 1/2 mile of the City limits.
No person owning or in possession of any lot,
house, building or enclosure shall allow or suffer to exist in or
upon such premises any stagnant water, animal or vegetable matter
or other substance liable to become putrid, offensive, annoying or
unhealthy. Person owning or in possession of any real estate shall
provide proper and adequate drainage therefor so that no offensive,
baneful or disagreeable liquids shall flow or seep into any street.
Any violation of this section is hereby declared to be a nuisance.