<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 11-29. - Enclosure of roll-out carts; SFR zoning district.</div>
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               (a)
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               The owner of any property in the SFR zoning district shall construct an enclosure
               in which to store solid waste receptacles. Such enclosure shall be four-sided and
               constructed of wood, concrete, block, brick or other material as approved by the building
               inspector. Such enclosure shall allow for ventilation and accessibility by the sanitation
               company. The enclosure shall be placed within four feet of the right-of-way. The enclosure
               shall be constructed within 60 days of the adoption of the ordinance from which this
               section derives.
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               (b)
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               This section shall only apply to those owners, occupants, tenants, or lessees utilizing
               a commercial service pick-up. Any owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee disposing of
               his or her own solid waste at a county solid-waste facility shall not be required
               to construct an enclosure in which to store solid waste receptacles.
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               (c)
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               The enclosure shall be non-reflective, non-shiny black or brown or green structure
               resistant to rust, corrosion, or rapid deterioration, with a bottom and sides that
               are of sufficient size and strength to prevent wind, animals, or fowl from spilling
               solid wastes from the receptables stored therein. Said enclosed area shall be constructed
               so as to keep the bottom of the receptacles off the ground and shall have a cover
               over the top of the structure to prevent animals from getting into the receptacles.
               This enclosed structure must be one which is:
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               (1)
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               Specifically designed and marketed by its manufacturer as being animal proof or animal
               resistant by virtue of containing qualities and features specifically designed to
               prevent animals from accessing its contents; or
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               (2)
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               Is approved by the public works director or his or her designee as having sufficient
               animal resistant qualities or features.
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               (d)
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               Solid waste receptacles that meet the requirements of this ordinance need not be placed
               in an enclosed structure if they are placed curbside no earlier than 6:00 a.m. the
               morning of trash pickup, except that the public works director or his or her designee
               may require a solid waste receptacle that otherwise meets this requirement to be placed
               within the enclosed structure if its contents are spilled on more than one occasion.
               Solid waste receptacles not placed within an enclosed structure shall be removed from
               the curb by the property owner by the end of each day of trash pickup.
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               (e)
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               Any enclosed structure or solid waste receptacle that does not meet the requirements
               of this ordinance on or before January 1, 2024 shall be excluded from- and ineligible
               for- receiving any contracted solid waste disposal service from the County of Currituck.
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               (f)
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               Any enclosed structure that has become dilapidated, rotten, rusted, or fallen into
               a state of disrepair or disuse shall be removed from the property by the property
               owner.
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               (g)
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               Enforcement.
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               (1)
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               Civil penalty. Any person who is found in violation of this chapter shall be subject
               to a civil penalty of not to exceed $500.00 as provided in G.S. Â§ 153A-123. Each day's
               violation shall be treated as a separate offense.
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               (Amd. of 1-18-05; Ord. of 4-3-23, pt. II; Ord. of 12-18-2023(1), pt. I; Ord. of 3-18-2024,
               pt. I)
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