Public Nuisances

Public nuisances include the following:

• All buildings, walls or other structures which have been damaged by fire, natural disaster, decay or otherwise and which are situated as to endanger the safety of the public
• Dilapidated accessory buildings or structures which pose a threat to public health by virtue of being a rat harborage
• Unprotected excavations or holes
• Any structure, sign or vegetation which obstructs the view of oncoming traffic at intersections
• Limbs of trees which project over a public sidewalk, street or alley less than nine feet above the surface
• Snow and/or ice not removed from public sidewalks within twenty-four hours of the snowfall
• Production of smoke, dust, noise or noxious fumes not confined within property lines
• Animal pens, runs or shelters not maintained properly and regularly
• Improper fence material, including barbed wire, electric fencing, or any other fencing that does not have a permit from the city building official
• All wires over streets, alleys, sidewalks or public grounds which are strung less than fifteen feet above the surface of the ground
• Accumulations of ashes, rubbish, refuse or garbage not kept in closed containers
• Any property in need of maintenance or mowing
• Items left unsecured which can become a hazard. This includes, but is not limited to, refrigerators, freezers or other appliances.

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Chapter 8.04 - Public Nuisances - Devils Lake City Code of Ordinances