§ 28-271. Obstructing public drain.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully obstruct any waters, drains, gutters, ditches, or drainage canals by dumping or discharging or causing to be dumped or discharged or permitting to be dumped or discharged into any such waters, drain, ditches, or drainage canals any trees, or other objects, articles, substances or materials whatsoever, or to obstruct said drainage in any manner.

(b)

Failure of any person to remove an obstruction as defined in subsection (a) at his own expense within ten days from receipt of written notice from the village of such obstruction shall constitute prima facie evidence of willful intent to obstruct the public drain.

(c)

Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(Code 2004, § 14.96; Ord. No. 5, 1-5-1960)