Ordinances Title 5-1

           AN ORDINANCE CONTROLLING THE DUMPING OF SAWDUST.

           The city of Junction City does ordain as follows:

           Section 1.   Definition. Sawdust, under the meaning of this ordinance shall mean sawdust, shavings, chips, or other residue resulting from the processing of timber into boards.

           Section 2.   Permit. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use sawdust for a fill or fills within Junction City, except as hereinafter provided, without first obtaining a permit from the city recorder. Application for such permit shall be made in writing on a form to be supplied by the recorder; and the application and permit shall state that the applicant will cover said fill or fills with at least 12 inches of earth, sand, or other noncombustible material within 30 days after the sawdust fill is made, and shall further state that, if at any time the sawdust fill catches fire for any reason, the applicant or owner of said fill shall pay for all water used in the extinguishment or control of the fire. If a sawdust fill has been started and discontinued without completion, it must be covered with earth, sand, or noncombustible matter within 30 days after such discontinuance.

           Section 3.   Exceptions. Fills of 12 inches or less shall be permissible under this ordinance without covering. Sawdust used for mulching trees, shrubs, or other agricul tural uses will be permitted under this ordinance even though the depth of mulch around trees, shrubs, or other uses might exceed 12 inches.

           Section 4.   Sawdust for Fuel. Sawdust used for fuel may be piled adjacent to the storage shed for a reasonable length of time, not exceeding 10 days.

           Section 5.   Existing Fills. All owners of present sawdust fills are and shall be required to cover said fill or fills on or before May 1, 1951, after written notice of the passage of this ordinance and of the provisions of the same regarding existing fills.

           Section 6.   Penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00, or by imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. It shall be the responsibility of the offender to abate the violation, and each day that such violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

           Passed by the council and approved by the mayor January 2, 1951.