§ 4-7. Care of premises.

(a)

Every structure and yard in which animals or fowl are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and free of all rodents, vermin, and objectionable odors. The interior walls, ceilings, floors, partitions, and appurtenances of any such structure shall be whitewashed or painted as the health officer shall direct. Upon the complaint of any individual or otherwise, the health officer shall inspect such structure or yard and issue any such order as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(b)

Manure shall be removed with sufficient frequency to avoid nuisance from odors or from the breeding of flies, at least once each month, from October 1 to May 1 of each year and once every two (2) weeks at other times. Unless used for fertilizer, manure shall be removed by hauling it beyond the city limits. If used for fertilizer, manure shall be spread upon the ground evenly and turned under at once or as soon as the frost leaves the ground.

(Code 1984, Title 7, § 470)