Litter Amnesty
Potential Waiver or Suspension of Fines for Property Susceptible to Littering by Third Parties
The owner of a building that is issued a citation for litter on a property that is susceptible to third party littering that is defined by the Cincinnati Municipal code – Chapter 729 may be eligible for suspension or waiver of fines incurred for violations of Section 714-35, 714-37, or 714-39.
An eligible property may be located in a high vehicular traffic area or a high pedestrian traffic area that subjects it to excessive littering or being dumped upon through no direct fault of the property owner; the property being situated such that parts of it are not routinely visible to the owner or person in control making it susceptible to illegal and prohibited waste disposal as defined by Chapter 729 and other extenuating or mitigating factors.
If a fine for littering is issued to you, you may request a waiver or suspension of fees. You must file a complete application for Litter Amnesty and submit a proposed abatement plan to directly address the conditions giving rise to the violation within seven days of the issuance of the notice of violation. The application must be on the form provided by the city. The link to the form is available below or by calling 513-352-3275. A customer service representative will be happy to help you!
The Litter Ordinance is available on the City Website for review and is found in Chapter 714, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. https://library.municode.com/oh/cincinnati/codes/code_of_ordinances
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