(A) The method of treatment of the collection of water specified in this subchapter shall be any one or more of the following:
(1) Screening with wire netting of at least 16 meshes to the inch each way or any other material which would prevent the ingress or egress of mosquitoes;
(2) Complete emptying every five days of the unscreened containers;
(3) Using a larvicide approved by the Health Department;
(4) Cleaning and keeping sufficiently free from vegetable growth and other obstructions, and stocking with mosquito-destroying fish. Absence of half-grown or larger mosquito larvae shall be evidence of compliance with this measure;
(5) Filling or draining to the satisfaction of the Health Department;
(6) Removing tin cans, tin boxes, broken or empty bottles, and similar articles likely to hold water at least once in seven days. If not removed they must be completely covered and stored, so as not to be able to hold water;
(7) Removing tires, or causing them to be stored in such a manner as to exclude water collection, either by keeping them under cover, or securing them in such a manner as will keep them from retaining water;
(8) Maintaining pools, fountains and other ornamental devices designed to contain water, including those that use a filtration system and disinfecting chemicals. When not in use, covering these containers in a manner to prevent water accumulation both in the pool/device, or on the cover; or dismantling or filling them;
(9) Maintaining all natural or human-made storm or surface water drainways in a manner free from obstructions, and with a suitable grade to prevent ponding of water;
(10) Trimming or removing weeds and other plant growth in accordance with §§
156.051(B)(1) and
156.052(D); and removing all silt, sediment and other debris that may interfere with positive drainage, to the full extent of the property boundaries, and continuing to an imaginary center line of all portions of streets, alleys, or easements that abut the property;
(11) Using other methods proven to be effective in controlling mosquitoes that are approved by the Health Department.
(B) The natural presence of mosquito larvae in standing or running water shall be evidence that mosquitoes are breeding there, and failure to prevent such breeding within 24 hours, or such reasonable period as may be specified in writing by the Health Department, shall constitute a violation of this section.
(C) Parties responsible for conditions giving rise to breeding of mosquitoes that fail or refuse to take necessary preventive measures within 24 hours, or such reasonable period as may be specified in writing by the Health Department, shall be billed for any preventive measures found necessary and instituted by the Health Department.
(D) The owner of the premises, or responsible agent or occupant, shall be held under this subchapter to be responsible for the prevention or correction of conditions giving rise to the breeding of mosquitoes. However, any tenant, trespasser, or other person causing such condition without the consent of the owner or agent shall be held responsible therefor.
(E) Developers shall be responsible for maintenance of all drainage facilities and undeveloped lots, and shall ensure prevention of mosquito breeding as set forth herein, until such time as the drainage bond is released.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 97.22) (Lou. Ord. 089-2000, approved 7-31-2000; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 50-2006, approved 3-28-2006)
Penalty, see § 96.99
