§ 8.36.020. Potential harborage for vectors prohibited.  


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  • On property owned or under their control, no person shall create conditions or permit the accumulation of solid debris, standing water, decaying animal, decaying vegetable or organic matter, excreta from domestic animals or fowls, human excreta, or any other potential harborage for vectors in such a manner as to cause, or known to cause, a vector breeding hazard or the occurrence of excessive vectors. The determination of the presence of excessive vectors or a vector breeding hazard shall be made by the enforcement officer. The presence of excessive vectors on the property shall be prima facie evidence that an adverse public health/well-being hazard exists. The person claiming ownership, title, and/or control of the property shall be responsible for the abatement of the vector breeding hazard and any excessive vectors.

(Ord. No. 523.3, § 1, 4-11-2017)