For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE.
(1) Any vehicle in one or more of the following conditions:
(a) Inoperative;
(b) Wrecked;
(c) Dismantled or partially dismantled;
(d) Junked;
(e) Without evidence of current registration or insurance; if parked on public streets, rights-of-way, public property, or on private property without the owner’s permission;
(f) Reported as stolen, or with four or more outstanding unpaid parking violations;
(g) In such condition or state that the vehicle cannot be legally operated on the public roads and highways of the state, as established in ORS 815.100 through 815.200, and ORS Chapter 816; or
(h) As defined in accordance with ORS 819.100.
(2) Abandoned vehicles include major parts of vehicles including, but not limited to, car bodies, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, fenders, wheels, tires, batteries, windows/windshields, hoods, and driveshaft.
PROPERTY OWNER. An individual, firm, corporation, or unincorporated association with a claim, either individually or jointly, of ownership or an interest, legal or equitable, in real property on which an abandoned vehicle is stored.
VEHICLE. Any device in upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public road or highway, and includes VEHICLES that are propelled or powered by any means other than devices moved by human power. VEHICLE does not include a manufactured structure. A further definition of a VEHICLE, as applicable to this chapter, may be found in ORS 801.590.
VEHICLE OPERATOR, REGISTERED OWNER, or RESPONSIBLE PARTY. An individual, firm, corporation, or unincorporated association with a claim, either individually or jointly, of ownership or interest, be it legal or equitable in a vehicle, to include, but not limited to, the use or operation, storage, maintenance or upkeep, or licensing or insuring of a vehicle.
(Ord. 665, passed 10-7-2020)