Regulating the Public Disposal garbage and Rubbish within the Corporate Limits of the City of South Bend

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FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE APR 1 1 19n, KATHRYN L. BLOUGH CRY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, 1ND. ORDINANCE NO, ,,Q,,s_ 6 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PUBLIC DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH ON ANY LAND WHICH IS SITUATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUIRING PERMITS AND LICENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA: SECTION I. PURPOSES: WHEREAS, there now does not exist in the City of South Bend, Indiana, sufficient regulation_ of the public disposal of garbage and rubbish and, WHEREAS, the proper regulation and disposal of garbage and refuse Affects the public health, morals and welfare, it is hereby determined that an Ordinance regulating the same be adopted. SECTION II. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Ordinance. (a) Board of Health The term "Board of Health" shall mean the St. Joseph County Board of Health. (b) Health Department "Health Department" shall mean the St.Joseph County Health Department. (c) Health Officer The term "Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the St. Joseph County Health Department and /or his authorized representatives. (d) Person The term 11Person" shall include cities, villages, townships, counties, and other governmental agencies, corporations and both municipal and private associations, partnerships, individuals and authorities. (e) Ground Water The term "Ground Water" shall mean any supply of water beneath the undisturbed surface of the earth in any natural geologic formation. (f) Surface Water "Surface Water" shall mean any body of water whose top surface is exposed to daylight including flowing bodies as well as ponds and lakes.