§ 12-21. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Authorized private receptacle means a litter storage and collection receptacle as required and authorized in the provisions of sections 14-2 through 14-4.

Litter means "refuse" and "rubbish" as defined herein and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

Park means a park, reservation, playground, beach, recreation center or any other public area in the city, owned or used by the city, and devoted to active or passive recreation.

Private premises means any dwelling, house, building or other structure, designed or used either wholly or in part for private residential purposes, together with the land upon which the same is located.

Public place means any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public ways and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.

Refuse means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes (except body wastes), including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles and solid market and industrial wastes.

Rubbish means nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrappings, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.

Vehicle means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

(Code 1955, § 12-22; Ord. No. 973, § 2, 2-21-80)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.