Trash and recycling carts must be stored in a location not visible from the public street on non-collection days. Violations handled by Allen Community Enhancement (code compliance) with 15-day cure period before citation.
Under Allen Code Chapter 50 and the International Property Maintenance Code, waste containers visible from the public right-of-way on non-collection days constitute a nuisance. Screening options include placement behind a privacy fence, inside a garage, or behind the front facade of the home. Commercial dumpsters must be fully screened on three sides with masonry walls matching the primary building.
First notice: 15 days to cure. Subsequent violations: citation in Municipal Court, 100 to 500 dollars per offense, each day a separate violation.
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