Chapter 9.15
SAWDUST DUMPING

Sections:

9.15.010    Definition.

9.15.020    Permit.

9.15.030    Exceptions.

9.15.040    Sawdust for fuel.

9.15.050    Penalty.

9.15.010 Definition.

“Sawdust,” under the meaning of this chapter, shall mean sawdust, shavings, chips or other residue resulting from the processing of timber into boards. [Ord. 317 § 1, 1951.]

9.15.020 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 material within 30 days after such discontinuance. [Ord. 317 § 2, 1951.]

9.15.030 Exceptions.

Fills of 12 inches or less shall be permissible under this chapter without covering. Sawdust used for mulching trees, shrubs or other agricultural uses will be permitted under this chapter even though the depth of mulch around trees, shrubs or other uses might exceed 12 inches. [Ord. 317 § 3, 1951.]

9.15.040 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. [Ord. 317 § 4, 1951.]

9.15.050 Penalty.

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter 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. [Ord. 317 § 6, 1951.]