General Regulations
- Bins may be placed in the backyard behind the house without a shield.
- Bins may also be placed in the front or side of the house provided they have a proper shield that screens the bins from the streets fronting the house.
- For homes on corner lots, this means bins cannot be visible from the street to the side or front of the home.
- Any shield must be large enough to cover the bin in its entirety.
Enforcement
First-time violators will be issued a warning with a door hanger which will be placed on the front door of the house. The hanger will inform the property owner that they will be issued a $10 fine if their containers are not shielded from view within 48 hours or if the violation is repeated within 180 days of the warning issuance.
A separate citation may be issued for each day that the violation continues thereafter. If any citation remains unpaid for 30 days, the property owner may be issued a complaint and given notice to appear in Municipal Court.
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