§ 70-40. Construction requirements.

(a)

If any business or establishment required by section 70-28 to possess a special business license is located in whole or in part in any yard, enclosure, lot, or open area, such premises as are open to public view shall be completely surrounded and enclosed by a wall, fence or barrier constructed of wood or other solid, impervious material and so constructed as to be a continuous barrier, except for necessary openings, sufficient to prevent the ingress or egress of rats, mice, or other rodents so far as is possible. Should any part of such yard, enclosure, lot or open area abut upon any earthen embankment, the height of which shall not be less than the minimum height of the wall, fence or barrier provided for in this section, such part so abutting upon the earthen embankment need not be enclosed by the wall, fence or barrier. The wall, fence or barrier shall be continuously kept and maintained in the condition required by this section. The wall, fence or barrier shall extend above the ground for at least six feet. Any and all necessary openings in such fence, wall or barrier shall be provided with suitable gates or doors. No such openings shall in any single instance be greater than is reasonably necessary. Such gate or door shall be kept closed at all times except during the normal business hours of the business or establishment.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to permit any such business or establishment referred to and described in this article to be established, conducted, carried on or maintained unless the premises shall have been rendered rodentproof as far as reasonably possible and continuously maintained in such condition. Each day's violation of the requirements declared and established by this section shall be and constitute a separate and distinct violation and offense.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(4.30.070), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)