Chapter 6.32 FLY CONTROL
Section 6.32.040 Definitions.
Abatement includes demolition, removal, repair,
maintenance, construction, reconstruction,
replacement, and reconditioning of structures, appliances or equipment; removal, transportation,
disposal and treatment of putrescible waste or other substance of media capable of harboring,
breeding, or attracting flies and rodents or producing unreasonable odors, and the application of
chemical, biological, or mechanical means to control, eradicate and, eliminate sources, causes or
conditions conducive to a fly nuisance, rodent infestation or unreasonable odor.
Fly nuisance means any place, condition, process
or operation where by reason of the
conduct, misconduct, neglect, failure or refusal of anyone, there is created or continues to exist
the production of flies or fly larvae or pupae.
Person includes any person, firm, association,
organization, partnership, business trust, joint
venture, corporation or company and includes the United States, the state of California, the
county of Alameda, cities, districts, and any officer or agency thereof.
Poultry includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, game
birds, pigeons, pheasants or any other
similar fowl.
Putrescible waste means any matter, solid or
liquid, which is capable of serving as a
breeding media for flies; as a source of food for rodents; or the production of unreasonable
odors, and shall include, but not be limited to, the terms waste, refuse, garbage, rubbish,
industrial waste, and commercial garbage as defined in Section 6.40.050 of this code. Putrescible
waste shall include animal and poultry manure. (Prior gen. code §§ 3-95.0 3-95.4)