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Jonesboro City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IX

- MISCELLANEOUS RELATED SECTIONS

Sec. 140-205. - Litter receptacles.

(a)

Placement requirements.

(1)

Any owner or person in control of any property which is held out to the public as a place for parking consisting of 15 or more parking spaces shall be responsible for the procurement, placement, and maintenance of litter receptacles according to the following:

a.

Parks, recreation areas, campgrounds, and transient vehicle parks: one at each restroom, concession stand, picnic pavilion, and trail head;

b.

Retail stores, shopping centers, and theaters: one for the first 15 parking spaces, plus one for every 50 additional parking spaces;

c.

Gasoline service stations: one per pump island with a minimum of one on each side of the station where pumps are located;

d.

Restaurants, drive-ins, fast-food outlets, taverns and convenience stores: one per establishment;

e.

Marinas or piers: one per pier plus one additional for each 15 boat slips;

f.

Festivals and other outdoor events: one for each special restroom, one every 200 feet of walking area, one for each special parking area of 150 spaces, and one at each food service area;

g.

Construction sites: Contractors engaged in new construction or substantial rehabilitation of buildings or other large scale public works projects shall provide at least one litter receptacle at the construction site with additional receptacles as needed to prevent scattering of litter by workers.

(2)

Parking facilities utilized on a shared basis by more than one business, person, group or institution consisting of 30 or more parking spaces shall be provided with receptacles by those entities on a shared basis, with responsibility falling jointly upon them regardless of proximity.

(b)

Receptacle design standards. Litter receptacles procured and placed in public places as required by this article shall meet the following minimum standards:

(1)

General specifications.

a.

The body of each litter receptacle shall be constructed of a minimum of 24-gauge galvanized metal or other material of equivalent strength, that will withstand normal wear and tear and reasonably resist corrosion and acts of vandalism.

b.

Receptacles should be constructed, covered, or used in such a manner as to prevent or preclude the blowing of litter from the receptacle.

c.

Openings in covered litter receptacles shall be readily identifiable and readily accessible for the deposit of litter.

d.

Construction and general configuration of litter receptacles shall be in conformance with all pertinent laws, ordinances, resolutions or regulations pertaining to fire, safety, public health, or welfare.

e.

Litter receptacles shall have a 15-liquid-gallon capacity.

(2)

Color and marking.

a.

The entire outer surface of each litter receptacle shall be white, navy blue, dark brown, or tan, if painted, however, if construction consists of aggregate concrete or wood, its natural color is acceptable.

b.

Each litter receptacle may bear the official state anti-litter logo as described in state law.

c.

When the official state logo is used, no commercial advertisement shall be placed on any litter receptacle within eight inches of the official logo; and any such advertising may not exceed the logo in area. The owner of the receptacle may place a single line on the receptacle identifying ownership, and a single credit line designating any donor of the litter receptacle other than the owner. That lettering may not exceed one-half inch in height and may not interfere with or distract from the prominence of the anti-litter symbol.

(3)

Maintenance.

a.

Compliance with these minimum standards shall include disposal of waste matter deposited, proper upkeep, maintenance and repair of litter receptacles sufficient to permit such receptacles to serve the functions for which they were designed and to prevent the appearance of such receptacles from becoming unsightly. Inadequately maintained or unsightly litter receptacles shall be a violation of these minimum standards.

b.

Whenever litter receptacles are placed in any public place other than where required by these rules and regulations, such receptacles shall conform to the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 533, § 2(44), 4-13-1999)

Sec. 140-206. - Livestock keeping, raising, or breeding.

(a)

No person shall establish or maintain any animal pen, stable, barnyard, rabbit hutch, chicken house or other place for the raising or breeding of livestock as defined in section 140-5.

(b)

Any place for the keeping or housing of animals shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, such that no vermin, insects, or other pests will find it a suitable habitat within which to propagate.

(c)

Any place where animals are kept or housed shall not exude any unpleasant odors.

(Ord. No. 533, § 2(45), 4-13-1999)

Sec. 140-207. - Moving mobile homes.

No mobile home shall be placed on any site within the town's limits to be used for residential or commercial purposes without the selling dealer and mover, or either of them, first obtaining a permit from the zoning administrator and building inspector for the placement of that mobile home, and assuming responsibility for its placement in accordance with all laws and regulations.

(Ord. No. 533, § 2(46), 4-13-1999)

Sec. 140-208. - Mobile sign permit required.

(a)

No mobile sign shall be located or utilized for display purposes on any site or premises unless a sign permit has been issued by the building inspector for that location.

(b)

No permit for the erection or placement of mobile signs shall be issued without prior approval of the zoning administrator that its placement is or will be in conformance with this Code.

(Ord. No. 533, § 2(47), 4-13-1999)