§ 82-352. Prohibition against allowance, creation or maintenance of artificially induced mosquito breeding area.

(a)

It shall be a violation of this article for any person to allow the existence of, create, keep or maintain an artificially induced mosquito breeding area.

(b)

Conditions deemed to allow the existence of, create, keep or maintain an artificially induced mosquito breeding area shall include, but are not limited to:

i.

Failure to thoroughly empty, dry or clean any artificial containers at least every five days, unless property screened in a manner to prevent the ingress and egress of mosquitos to and from the water contained therein.

ii.

Failure to drain or fill any excavations, holes or depressions in which water may stand such that the standing water may in the judgment of the enforcement officer allow the existence of, create, keep or maintain an artificially induced mosquito breeding area.

iii.

Failure to properly screen any cistern, tank, rain barrel or well in a manner to prevent the ingress and egress of mosquitos to and from the water contained therein.

iv.

Failure to maintain all gutters, drains, or roofs such that they drain thoroughly after rains and do not permit standing water such that it is likely to allow, create, keep or maintain an artificially induced mosquito breeding area.

v.

Failure to maintain all swimming pools, spas and hot tubs in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair with a functioning filtration system.

vi.

Failure to treat all new, used or waste tires being stored on a property in a manner such as not to allow the existence of, create, keep or maintain an artificially induced mosquito breeding area.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 26901, § 1, 4-21-16)