40-26 Amending Section 16-53 of the South Bend Municipal Code Regarding Conditions Constituting Public Nuisances

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(15) The placing or accumulating on or within any real or personal property or the permitting of same, of any matter which attracts or may attract rodents, insects, domestic or wild animals in such a manner as to create a health hazard or unsanitary or dangerous condition. (16) Any real or personal property, used as a place of residence or habitation or for sleeping, including structures or vehicles, that is maintained in such a way as to be dangerous or detrimental to life or health due to lack of or defects in water, drainage, heat,electricity,plumbing,ventilation or garbage and trash removal. (17) The storage of any explosive, combustible or other material which creates a safety or health hazard. (18) Trees, shrubbery, weeds, snow or other matter obstructing public ways, or causing visual barriers which create vehicular traffic or pedestrian safety hazards. (19) Trash or garbage containers left upon the sidewalk,the area between a street and sidewalk or the front or side yard, except as permitted by this Code for trash and garbage collection purposes. (20) Building materials stored on any lot in violation of Section 16-60, below. (21) Any furniture, not originally designed or manufactured solely for outdoor use; or any furniture which was originally designed or manufactured for outdoor use,which is now dilapidated or deteriorated. (22) A vehicle of any type which does not meet the definition of Abandoned Vehicle in Section 20-28 but is wrecked, partially or wholly dismantled,neglected, used primarily for waste storage,or otherwise used in a manner inconsistent with its intended use such that it becomes an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to public health and safety and/or poses a public nuisance. (23) A vehicle of any type which does not meet the definition of Abandoned Vehicle in Section 20-28 or the provisions of subsection (22) herein which: (i). Is parked in violation of Section 21.07.03(e)(4)of the Municipal Code; (ii) Is parked in a manner which damages property; (iii) Becomes an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to public health and safety; or (iv) Poses a public nuisance based upon a combination of the following factors: parked primarily for storage, number of vehicles, period of time, and/or lacking current registration. SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Created: 2025-07-08 09:33:22 [E5T] (Supp.No.62) Page 3 of 4