§ 23-48. Disposal of building refuse and debris from construction, alteration or demolition operations.

(a)

The City shall not be responsible for the collection or hauling of building materials originating from private property preliminary to, during or subsequent to the construction of new buildings or alterations or additions to existing buildings of whatever type or from demolition of existing structures. Such material shall be removed by the owner of the property or by the contractor. No inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy shall be issued until such material has been removed by the owner or contractor. In addition, all contractors must provide refuse receptacles for construction debris and litter to be deposited in at the end of each working day.

(b)

Dirt, mud, construction materials and other debris deposited upon any public or private property as a result of construction or demolition operations shall be immediately removed by the contractor. Construction sites shall be kept clean and orderly at all times.

(c)

The prime contractor or developer of a construction or demolition site shall be held responsible for maintaining the site as required by this section.

(Code 1993, § 31-27; Code 2004, § 86-48)

(Code 1993, § 31-27; Code 2004, § 86-48)