§ 22-2-88. Duty of owner of vacant or occupied premises to keep premises, its sidewalks, and adjoining public property free from solid waste, medical waste, and hazardous waste; evidence of ownership and responsibility.

(a)

It shall be the duty of the owner of record of any vacant or occupied premises to keep such premises, its sidewalks, and all adjoining public property between the center of street and one-half (½) of an alley, free of solid waste, medical waste, and hazardous waste at all times. All solid waste, medical waste, and hazardous waste removed shall be placed in approved containers or removed to a licensed disposal location.

(b)

Bulk solid waste or any discernable amount of medical or hazardous waste allowed to remain or accumulate on or about the premises, its sidewalks, and adjoining public property shall be considered illegal dumping and subject to the provisions of section 22-2-84 and the fines and penalties set forth in this chapter.

(c)

In the absence of a written instrument duly recorded in the County of Wayne Register of Deeds to the contrary between the owner and any person, it shall be prima facie evidence of ownership that the person listed in the Tract Index of the County of Wayne Register of Deeds is the owner and is responsible, at all times, for keeping such premises, its sidewalks and adjoining public property between the center of the street and one-half (½) of the alley free of solid waste, medical waste, and hazardous waste.

(Ord. No. 15-02, § 1, 9-11-02; Ord. No. 35-04, § 1, 11-17-04)