HOMEOWNERS AND LANDLORDS CAN BE FINED!

Criminal Penalties up to $1,000 per day fine and/or imprisonment in the Tulsa jail for any person who permits the continuation of any nuisance by himself or others shall be guilty. (Section 106 of Title 24 - Nuisances TITLE 24 NUISANCES CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER . Also see Ord 17942, 21596, 21954  



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 A public nuisance consists of unlawfully doing an act or omitting to perform a duty, which act or omission:

• annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health, comfort or repose of others;
• offends public decency
• in any way renders other persons insecure in life or in the use of property

Ord no. 179492 


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101 Nuisances Affecting Health

• Offensive trades and business not authorized by the Board of Health as provided by law.
•  all public exposure of persons having contagious or infectious diseases.

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102 Nuisances Offending Decency includes Bawdy houses (places kept for purposes of prostitution). 
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103 Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety

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105 Reporting - If it involves illegal activity--drugs, prostitution-- immediately report it to the police dept. if and when you see something going on.You may also call the police and ask for investigative services.
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TAKE ACTION: Every single person who cares about their family needs to step up and take responsibility instead of waiting around expecting someone else to help keep them safe!  (What happens if those who have always done if for you get tired of not getting any help and simply quit doing it??)

Junk or trash in a neighbors yard?

Were you aware that having things in ones yard (that do not belong there) can cost some very hefty fines in the City of Tulsa?

You might wish to  first share this post with neighbors who are not in compliance and explain that you don't want them to be fined. If that doesn't work information at the bottom tells how to report the problem.  

Don't wait for someone else to report what might become a health hazard!

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WHO CAN BE FINED AND HOW MUCH?
Any person who anywhere within the City of Tulsa commits any nuisance or who knowingly permits the creation or continuation of any nuisance on any property owned or occupied by himself shall be guilty of a misdemeanor offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), excluding costs, fees and assessments, or by imprisonment in the City Jail for a period of not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Ord. Nos. 17942,21596,21954
Ch. 1, Pg. 7 SECTION 106. Title 24 -CRIMINAL PENALTY 

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 CITY OF TULSA NUISANCE ORDINANCES

A public nuisance consists of unlawfully failing to perform a duty, which act or omission annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health comfort or repose of others.  Ch 1. Pg 1 Section 100





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NUISANCES AFFECTING HEALTH 

Accumulation of trash which included manure, rubbish, litter, rubble, refuse, debris, paper, combustible materials, offal or waste, or matter of any kind or form which is uncared for, discarded, or abandoned, or improperly stacked building materials which are potential breeding places for flies, mosquitoes or vermin.  101.B. 4

Any solid or industrial waste, including but not limited to garbage, in cans, bottles, rubbish, refuse, trash, construction waste or demolition waste, tree trimmings, manufacturing waste or industrial waste dumped, thrown, burned spilled or abandoned, unless, required permits have been obtained. 101.B. 12

Accumulated or blowing trash as defined in paragraph 101.B.4., building materials or other waste material from the construction remodeling or repair of buildings, or from the operation of any industrial, commercial or manufacturing facility. 101.B. 14

 Ch 1. Pg 1Section 101 
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WE ALL NEED TO BE AWARE OF THIS ONE:
Garbage cans which aren't flytight* or which are kept or stored within 12 feet of a curb for longer than 24 hours are also a nuisance (101.B. 16)

That means that it could cost a fine of not more than ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), excluding costs, fees and assessments, or by imprisonment in the City Jail for a period of not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Ord. Nos. 17942,21596,21954


 *So, if you have a trashcan without a lid or if it does not fit down securely, keep it in your garage, and NEVER set it out.  This is a good reminder  to bring the cans back to the house as quickly as we can and don't set them out too early.

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TO REPORT PROBLEMS, SIMPLY:

1. Call Mayors Action Line  918 596-2100 OR
2. Report on line:
   

• Property Maintenance Trash, junk and debris. Such items may not be left in the yard and must be disposed of, including toys, auto parts, appliances, indoor furniture, tires, trash, tree trimmings, garbage, etc 
• Dumping Violations  If you have observed  where someone has dumped  trash, let the City of Tulsa know about the problem and where to find it.