§ 9-114. Storage of junk, etc., removal of dead trees, weeds, etc.

It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of a residential building, structure or property to utilize the premises of such residential property for the open storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, icebox, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish or similar items. It shall be the duty and responsibility of every such owner or occupant to keep the premises of such residential property clean and to remove from the premises all such abandoned items, as listed above, including but not limited to weeds, dead trees, trash, garbage, etc., upon notice from the building official.

For the purposes of this section, an "abandoned motor vehicle" is defined as one that is in a state of disrepair and incapable of being moved under its own power.

A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor, as provided by G.S. 14-4 and shall subject the violator to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days.

(Ord. of 9-18-68, § 8(h); Ord. No. 92-4-13/O-4, § 7)