It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale any unwholesome or polluted food or drink of any kind in the City.
All premises used in the sale or storage of food or drink intended for human consumption shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. It shall be unlawful to permit any person who is afflicted with a contagious disease to handle any food or drink intended for sale, or for any such person to handle such food or drink. All such premises shall be kept free from flies and from vermin of all kinds.
It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to obstruct or pollute any watercourse or source of water supply in the City.
Any stagnant pool of water in the City is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit anywhere in the City any uncovered pile of refuse, garbage, offal, or the carcass of any dead animal. Such refuse must be properly disposed of. Any uncovered pile of refuse is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).
It shall be unlawful to establish a cemetery within the City limits.
It shall be unlawful to permit any building, structure or place to be or remain in such a condition as to be dangerous to the public health safety in any way. Any such building, structure or place is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
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Editor's Note: Former § 15.37, Acts, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).
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Editor's Note: Former § 15.38, Drinking cups, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).
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Editor's Note: Former § 15.39, Privy vaults, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).
It shall be unlawful to permit or maintain the existence of any nuisance on any property in the City. The Mayor is hereby authorized, at his discretion, to direct the Chief of Police and the Health Officer to abate any nuisance existing in the City, whether such nuisance is one specifically recognized by ordinance or not.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).
It shall be unlawful to spit or expectorate on any public sidewalk, street, or other public place, or on the floor or walls of any store, theater, hall, public vehicle or other place to which the public is invited.
Logs, firewood, lumber and all material of this nature must be stored on a rack 12 inches above the ground and at least six inches from any wall or building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the storing of any of the above other than on a rack may become a breeding ground or harborage for rodents, insects or other possible disease-carrying life or growth and is prohibited on any property or lot within the City.
A hedge or mass planting shall comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 21, Article 11, § 21.126, of the City Code. The thirty-inch height maximum shall be maintained for the first 10 feet of party line planting, beginning at the sidewalk, and may gradually slope upward to a height not to exceed 48 inches.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 30, General Provisions, Art. 2).
[Added 8-11-2015 by Ord. No. 9-2015]
(A) 
Policy and purpose. The City has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) whereby the latter has agreed to supply at no cost to the City for its residents rain barrels that are intended to "catch" rain water. The rain barrel program is designed to:
(1) 
Alleviate stormwater capacity issues by deferring run-off to non-event times; and
(2) 
Allow for use of rainwater, as an alternative to the potable water supply, to engage in common domestic tasks.
(B) 
Supply and registration. Rain barrels supplied to the City by the MWRDGC will be made available for use by registered residents. Rain barrels will be supplied to residents on a first-come-first-served basis. Residents requesting a rain barrel will be required to register with the City Clerk.
(C) 
Location. No more than two rain barrels shall be placed on each registered residential lot. No rain barrels shall be placed in the front or side yard of a residential lot. Rain barrels shall be placed under a downspout, in a location that will not obstruct ingress to and egress from the residence, and in such a manner that will prevent overflow to adjoining property or in the direction of a resident's foundation. All rain barrels shall be placed on or above a pervious surface to prevent the accumulation of standing water during an overflow. Use or relocation of a rain barrel at or to locations other than a registered residence is prohibited.
(D) 
Appurtenances. Rain barrels shall be installed with supplied appurtenances such as the rain barrel lid, rain barrel water intake screen, and rain barrel mosquito screen. Residents may attach a hose to the overflow fitting to direct an overflow of water away from the residence onto a pervious surface. Should the rain barrel be placed on a platform, the platform shall not exceed 1.5 feet in height and shall be constructed of such materials that will support weight between 500 pounds and 600 pounds.
(E) 
Alterations. Alterations of rain barrels and supplied appurtenances are prohibited. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, residents may make cosmetic alterations to personalize rain barrels, such as painting the exterior. Use of rain barrels for any purpose other than as intended by this section shall be prohibited.
(F) 
Maintenance. All rain barrels and supplied appurtenances shall be installed and maintained in a safe and good working order. Rain barrels shall be emptied within seven days of the last rain event or prior to any likely overflow, in the absence of an attached overflow hose, from a subsequent rain event, whichever is earlier. Any accumulated water on top of a rain barrel lid shall be removed every three to four days. Emptying of rain barrels directly into the stormwater system is prohibited. Rain barrels and appurtenances, including platforms, shall be inspected by users prior to installation, every 30 days thereafter, and prior to being placed in service after winterization, to ensure the same exist in safe working order. All rain barrels shall be placed in a winterized state from December 1 of a calendar year through April 1 of the following calendar year, which at a minimum shall require the rain barrel spigot to remain open on a continuous basis.
(G) 
Disposal. Residents no longer desiring to participate in the rain barrel program, or in need of a replacement rain barrel or other appurtenance, shall contact the City to make arrangements to have the same retrieved and/or replaced, as the case may be. Disposal of rain barrels or supplied appurtenances by a resident shall be prohibited unless through the City.
(H) 
Volunteer program. The rain barrel program is a volunteer program and participation in the same is neither required nor encouraged by the City. Every resident participating in the rain barrel program shall be required to sign a document releasing the City and MWRDGC from any and all liability that may arise due to a resident's participation in the same.
(I) 
Penalty. Owners/Occupiers violating the terms and provisions of this section shall be fined no less than $100 nor more than $750 for each violation. Each violation or day a violation is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense. The City reserves the right to disqualify and prevent owners/occupiers from participation in the rain barrel program upon a finding of liability for two or more violations of this section within a calendar year, or in the event a resident's participation constitutes an immediate hazard to the health and safety of persons or property. In such instances, supplied rain barrels and appurtenances shall be recalled by and returned to the City.