Town of Bridger

Title 8: Health And Safety (2013)

Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

Chapters:

8.04 Fireworks

8.08 Nuisances

8.12 Open Burning

8.16 Weeds

8.20 Waste Disposal

8.24 Miscellaneous Provisions

 

 

Chapter 8.04 FIREWORKS

 

Sections:

8.04.010 Sale and explosion of fireworks.

8.04.020 Permissible fireworks.

8.04.030 Public displays of fireworks.

8.04.040 Violation--Penalty.

 

8.04.010 Sale and explosion of fireworks.

The sale of fireworks within the limits of the town is forbidden, except from June 24th until July 5th of each year. The explosion of fireworks within the limits of the town is also forbidden, except on July 3rd and 4th of each year. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 2001; prior code § 10-2-01)

 

8.04.020 Permissible fireworks.

No fireworks may be sold, exploded, or ignited in the town except: helicopter-type spinners, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, wheels, illuminating torches and colored fire in any form, sparklers and dipped sticks, whistles without report. (Prior code § 10-2-02)

 

8.04.030 Public displays of fireworks.

Public displays of fireworks authorized by the town council are not included within the meaning of this chapter as provided by Montana law. (Prior code § 10-2-03)

 

8.04.040 Violation--Penalty.

A person convicted of violating any part of this chapter shall be subject to the general penalty as provided in this code. (Prior code § 10-2-04)

 

Chapter 8.08 NUISANCES

 

Sections:

8.08.010 Permitting accumulation of unsightly or unwholesome matter--Prohibited.

8.08.020 Remedy by town authorized--Cost charged to owner or assessed against property.

8.08.030 Cost of remedy by town filed with county clerk--Privileged lien held by town.

 

8.08.010 Permitting accumulation of unsightly or unwholesome matter--Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person who shall own or occupy any house, building, establishment, lot or yard in the town to permit or allow any carrion, filth or other impure or unwholesome matter to accumulate or remain thereon. (Prior code § 10-5-01)

 

8.08.020 Remedy by town authorized--Cost charged to owner or assessed against property.

The owner of any lot that has places thereon where stagnant water may accumulate and/or which are not properly drained or has any premises or building upon which carrion, filth or other impure or unwholesome matter has accumulated or upon which weeds, rubbish, brush or any other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter has grown or accumulated shall drain or fill the lot or remove the filth, carrion or other impure, unsightly, unsanitary or unwholesome matter, within ten (10) days after notice to the owner to do so in writing. Notice may be by letter addressed to such owner at his/her post office address or by publication as many as two times within ten (10) consecutive days in the Carbon County Record if personal service may not be had or if the owner’s address is not known. After the expiration of the ten-day period, if the owner has not corrected the violation, the town may do such filling or draining or remove the filth, carrion, or any other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter or cause the same to be done and may pay therefor and charge the expenses incurred in doing such work or having such work done or improvements made to the owner of such lot or lots or real estate. If such work is done or improvements made at the expense of the town, then such expense or expenses shall be assessed on the real estate or lots upon which such expense was incurred. (Prior code § 10-5-02)

8.08.030 Cost of remedy by town filed with county clerk--Privileged lien held by town.

The mayor or the town health officer shall file a statement of such expenses incurred under Section 8.08.020, giving the amount of such expenses and the date on which the work was done or improvements made with the county clerk and the town shall have a privileged lien on such lot or lots or real estate upon which the work was done or improvements made to secure the expenditures so made. The lien shall be second only to tax liens and liens for street improvements. The amount shall bear ten (10) percent interest from the date the statement was filed. It is further provided that for any such expenditures and interest, as aforesaid, suit may be instituted and recovery and foreclosure of the lien may be had in the name of the town. The statement of expenses or a certified copy thereof shall be prima facie proof of the amount expended for such work or improvements. (Prior code § 10-5-03)

 

Chapter 8.12 OPEN BURNING

 

Sections:

8.12.010 Permit required--Exceptions.

 

8.12.010 Permit required--Exceptions.

A. No person shall cause, suffer or allow an open outdoor fire unless an air quality permit has been obtained from the county and an open burning permit has been obtained from the town, and further provided that the fire authority for the area of the burn shall be notified of intent to burn, giving location, time and material to be burned and that proper fire safety directions given by the fire authority be complied with. Reasonable precautions shall be taken to keep the area of the burn within the confines for which the permit was given. Reasonable measures shall be taken to eliminate smoke when the purpose for which the fire was set has been accomplished. A permit shall be allowed only after approval by a Bridger fire officer and payment to the town clerk of a twenty-dollar ($20.00) permit fee, and only under special conditions.

B. An open burning permit is not required when such fire is set or permission for such fire is given in the performance of the official duty of the responsible fire control officer for the purpose of the elimination of a fire hazard which cannot reasonably be eliminated by any other means and for instruction in methods of fighting fires. (Prior code § 4-8-01)

 

Chapter 8.16 WEEDS

 

Sections:

8.16.010 Noxious weeds defined.

8.16.020 Duty to control.

8.16.030 Violation--Penalty.

 

8.16.010 Noxious weeds defined.

All weeds, uncontrolled grass, and other wild and uncared for vegetation growing to a height in excess of eight inches on premises located within the town are declared to be a noxious weed. (Prior code § 4-2-01)

 

8.16.020 Duty to control.

The owner of any premises within the town shall not permit or suffer the growth of noxious weeds on the premises. (Prior code § 4-2-02)

 

8.16.030 Violation--Penalty.

In the event that an owner fails to control noxious weeds on his/her premises, written notice of the violation shall be served on him/her, and the owner shall have ten (10) days to cut and remove the noxious weeds. If the owner fails to do so in ten (10) days from receipt of the notice, he/she shall be subject to the general penalty provided in this code. In addition, an official of the town may cause the noxious weeds to be removed from the owner’s premises. The cost of this removal plus an additional charge of ten (10) percent for administrative costs shall become a special tax against the property. (Prior code § 4-2-03)

 

Chapter 8.20 WASTE DISPOSAL

 

Sections:

8.20.010 Disposal of wastes.

8.20.020 Garbage collection.

8.20.030 Yard rubbish.

8.20.040 Fees and charges.

8.20.050 Violation--Penalty.

 

8.20.010 Disposal of wastes.

The disposal of garbage, refuse, and other wastes shall be accomplished only in the manner herein specified by the town council. (Ord. 515 (part), 1988: prior code § 4-3-01)

 

8.20.020 Garbage collection.

The town shall provide for the collection of refuse, waste, and garbage from residences and businesses within the town as provided for in the addendum of instructions, restrictions and agreements furnished each residence and business. Collection shall be made once a week at residences and businesses. (Ord. 515 (part), 1988: prior code § 4-3-03)

 

8.20.030 Yard rubbish.

All trimmings from trees, shrubs and hedges shall be securely tied in bundles not heavier than seventy-five (75) pounds, nor more than four feet in length, nor more than two feet in diameter, and shall be left at or near the place specified for receptacles. Tree branches, limbs or the trunks placed for collection shall not exceed six inches at the large end. All yard rubbish resulting from the work of a contractor or the like shall be removed by means provided by and at the sole expense and cost of the contractor. (Ord. 515 (part), 1988: prior code § 4-3-06)

 

8.20.040 Fees and charges.

The fees and charges for the collection of refuse, waste and garbage shall be as established from time to time by ordinance. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 2001: prior code § 4-3-07)

8.20.050 Violation--Penalty.

Violations of this chapter are punishable by fines established from time to time by ordinance. Violations are also declared to be a public nuisance and may be enjoined by the town judge. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 2001: prior code § 4-3-08)

 

Chapter 8.24 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

Sections:

8.24.010 Adjoining landowners shall keep clean.

8.24.020 Offensive areas of matter prohibited.

8.24.030 Violation--Penalty.

 

8.24.010 Adjoining landowners shall keep clean.

It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of any premises within the town limits to keep such premises and half of the street or alley immediately adjacent thereto and also the gutter in front of or adjoining his/her property clean, open, and free from ashes, garbage, waste papers, cans, and other debris, all refuse and growth of rank or noxious weeds and other matter offensive to the neighborhood, and any and all accumulations of refuse of any kind. (Prior code § 4-7-01)

 

8.24.020 Offensive areas of matter prohibited.

It is unlawful for the owner or occupant of any premises to keep thereon any unwholesome or decaying or putrid animal or vegetable matter, the nature and condition of which tends to contaminate the atmosphere, or endanger or injure the health of persons, or to keep any inflammable or combustible debris, hay, straw, shavings, or other flammable matter on or about any premises as to endanger the buildings thereon or neighboring buildings. (Prior code § 4-7-02)

 

8.24.030 Violation--Penalty.

Any person found guilty of violation of this chapter shall be subject to the general penalty as provided in this code. (Prior code § 4-7-03)