(a) It is unlawful and constitutes a public nuisance for the owner or other person in charge or in control of a building, lot, junkyard, or other premises within the unincorporated territory of Macon County to fail to keep the lot, junkyard, or premises clean and free from garbage, refuse, litter, junk, debris, salvaged materials, household furniture, trash, used motor vehicle tires, inoperable motor vehicles, kitchen and other household appliances, rags, paper, cardboard, and other non-decorative matter, including any materials within which water may accumulate or which may shelter or encourage the growth of insects or rodents, or materials which generate obnoxious odors, or which offend the esthetics of the community, and which thereby cause a substantial diminution in the value of other property nearby or which threaten the health and safety of any citizen.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-44-170.02
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Any person, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or any other type entity which seeks to maintain, retain, hold, or accumulate on its premises the items listed in subsection (a) shall be required to obtain a county license from the Macon County Commission office.(c) The Macon County Compliance Officer who is duly authorized by the county commission shall enforce this article and any rules and regulations adopted by the Macon County Commission to carry out this article.(d) This article shall not apply to any company, corporation, or business currently operating, whose primary purpose or business is to burn or incinerate wood materials, salvage materials, building refuse, waste products, timber stumps, trees, or brush and other debris that results from clearing land, cutting timber, or refurbishing or constructing buildings. This article shall not apply to farm buildings or farm equipment and farm materials stored around farm buildings on a farm. All persons, businesses, or legal entities engaging in the business or activities addressed herein shall have three months from the point in time this article becomes legally enforceable in which to insure compliance herewith.
