Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-17
LOADING AND DELIVERY AREAS
Operative Text
All loading and delivery areas, automobile service stations and drive-in food establishments shall be paved with bituminous, concrete or equivalent surfacing in accordance with Section 40-15-11 and shall be free from dirt and other litter. The paved areas of the establishments shall be kept in good repair. Exterior lighting of commercial establishments shall be installed in such a manner so as to avoid illumination of residential areas as much as possible. Cross reference-- Penalty, see § 29-1-63 .
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-17 establishes surface and maintenance standards for loading and delivery areas, automobile service stations, and drive-in food establishments. These commercial sites must be paved with bituminous, concrete, or equivalent material per § 40-15-11, kept clean of dirt and litter, and maintained in good repair. Additionally, exterior lighting at such establishments must be directed to minimize spillover illumination onto nearby residential areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of loading and delivery areas, auto service stations, and drive-in food establishments subject to Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-17 generally maintain compliant paved surfaces, conduct routine litter removal, and schedule pavement repairs promptly when deterioration appears. Lighting installations are typically aimed and shielded so that illumination does not unnecessarily reach adjacent residential properties. Violations of this section may carry penalties under the cross-referenced § 29-1-63, so keeping maintenance logs and lighting assessments on file supports a record of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-17 protects residents near commercial establishments by requiring that exterior lighting be installed to minimize illumination of residential areas, and that paved areas be kept clean and in good repair. Residents who observe unpaved, deteriorated, or littered commercial areas — or who experience excessive light spillover from a nearby establishment — may have grounds to raise a concern with Freeburg's local code enforcement or property maintenance authority. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help residents understand what complaint or reporting options are available under this provision and the associated penalty section § 29-1-63.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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