Atlanta |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES—GENERAL ORDINANCES |
Chapter 74. ENVIRONMENT |
Article XI. LITTER CONTROL |
§ 74-605. Definitions.
The following definitions will apply to this article except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"Handbill" means any printed or written matter, any sample or device, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, placard, paper, booklet, flyer or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original which:
(1)
Advertises or contains advertisement for sale of any merchandise, product, service, business, opportunity; or
(2)
Directs attention to any business or commercial establishment or other activity, for the purpose of promoting sales; or
(3)
Directs attention to or advertises an event of any kind for which an admission fee is charged.
"Litter" means any organic or inorganic waste material, rubbish, refuse, garbage, trash, hulls, peelings, debris, grass, weeds; ashes, sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, metal, plastic, and, glass containers, broken glass, dead animals, or intentionally or unintentionally discarded materials of every kind and description which are not "solid waste" as such term is defined in Chapter 130 of this Code.
"Property open to the public" means the right of way of any road or highway; any body of water or watercourse or the shores or beaches thereof, waterways and drainage systems, any park, playground, building, refuge, or conservation or recreation area; timberlands, or forests, and residential, commercial, or industrial, properties.
"Unsolicited newspaper" means one that has not been ordered, subscribed to or requested by the recipient.
(Ord. No. 2007-07, § 1, 2-13-07)