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Public way: Any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky, which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use. Rubbish: Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage; the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, ,,:"ood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials. Strict Liability Offense: An offense in which the prosecution in a legal proceeding is not required to provide criminal intent as a part of its case. It is enough to prove that the defendant either did an act which was prohibited, or failed to do an act which the defendant was legally required to do. Structure: That which is built or constructed, or a portion thereof. Tenant: A person, corporation, partnership or group, whether or not the legal owner of record, occupying a building or portion thereof as a unit. Toilet Room: A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub or shower. Ventilation: The natural or mechanical process of supplying conditioned or unconditioned air to, or removing such air from any space. Workmanlike: Executed in a skilled manner; e.g. generally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work. Yard: An open space on the same lot with a structure. (CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) (SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS) 302.4 Landscaping: Exterior property on residential premises shall be provided with lawn or ground cover of vegetation or shrubs, covering an area of not less than 10 percent of the total lot area. All exterior property areas which are not covered by vegetation shall be treated to prevent the blowing or scattering of dust particles in the air. Any tree, shrub or other plant material on the premises which overhangs a public entrance, driveway, or public walk shall be trimmed to avoid obstruction of view or movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Weeds and grass shall be maintained at a height of not more than 8 inches (203 mm) on all exterior property, except weeds and grass on unimproved parcels of land shall be maintained at a height of not more than 12 inches (305 mm). The area along 18