Memphis |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 9-56. GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL |
Article I. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Division 4. DISPOSAL AND REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY |
§ 9-56-32. Violations for failure to provide notice to city and to remove and dispose of personal property discarded onto city right-of-way.
A.
First offense violations. Any landlord or property owner that commits a first offense violation of sections 9-56-30 or 9-56-31 shall be issued a courtesy citation and assessed the actual costs incurred by the city for the removal and disposal of such property.
B.
Second and subsequent violations. Any landlord or property owner that commits a second or subsequent violation of sections 9-56-30 or 9-56-31 shall be issued a misdemeanor citation in accordance with article 2 of this chapter and assessed the actual costs incurred by the city for the removal and disposal of such property. Each day that the discarded property remains in a city right-of-way, easement, or on property owned or maintained by the city in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense punishable up to $50.00, plus costs, per offense.
C.
Disposal and removal costs. The actual costs of disposal and removal assessed by the city shall not be less than $50.00 and shall not exceed $1,000.00.
(Ord. No. 5707, § 15-32, 9-25-2018)