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(A) The City Council has determined that the repairing and/or dismantling of vehicles and boats in public view in residential districts has a negative impact on the liveability and appearance of the city, on the availability of driveways for parking, on property values, and can pose safety and health hazards to children and adults. The Council hereby makes the finding that the public health, safety, and welfare require the prohibition of repairing, or dismantling of vehicles or boats in public view in residential districts, except under certain circumstances.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning set forth herein:
BOAT. Every description of watercraft used or capable or being used as a means of transportation on water.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY. This shall consist of parents, grandparents, spouse, and children related by blood, marriage or adoption.
MAJOR REPAIR. Pulling and dismantling engines, repair or replacement of transmissions, axles, water pumps, alternators, brakes, shocks and similar work, as well as vehicle body, panel repair, and any hull or cabin repair to a boat.
OPERATIONAL VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is currently capable of being propelled by its own engine.
OWNER OF VEHICLE OR BOAT. The last registered owner and legal owner of record.
PROPERTY, REAL PROPERTY or PRIVATE PROPERTY. These terms shall not include sidewalks or unpaved areas.
REGISTRATION. A current valid California Registration for a vehicle conforming to Cal. Veh. Code §§ 4000 or 9840 et seq. for boats.
RESIDENT. The owner or lessee of real property.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. Those areas of the city zoned for residential use, whether for single-family or multiple-family dwellings.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. This shall be limited to changing oil, tires, air filters, spark plugs, and similar work commonly referred to as a tuneup. Except as listed, the removal or replacement of mechanical or body parts of a vehicle or boat constitute major repair.
VEHICLE. A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway or street, except a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
('66 Code, § 4-16.01) (Ord. 844-C-S, passed 6-11-92)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall be authorized to perform routine maintenance in public view in a residential district on a vehicle or boat, unless as follows:
(A) Such person is the lawful resident of the property where the routine maintenance is being performed; and
(B) Such vehicle or boat is registered to the lawful resident of the property or a member of the immediate family; or
(C) Such person is licensed by the city to perform routine maintenance at the residence of another; and
(D) Proof of registration or proof of immediate family relation is provided upon request.
('66 Code, § 4-16.02) (Ord. 844-C-S, passed 6-11-92) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall be authorized to perform major repairs in public view in a residential district unless:
(A) Such person is the lawful resident of the property where the major repair is being performed;
(B) In a fully-enclosed garage, or building, or behind a six foot high fence and gate capable of screening the boat or vehicle and parts thereof from public view; and
(C) The door of such garage or building or the fence gate is closed when repairs are not in progress.
('66 Code, § 4-16.03) (Ord. 844-C-S, passed 6-11-92) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.
It is unlawful to perform major repairs in a residential district on any vehicle or boat within a carport which is exposed to public view.
('66 Code, § 4-16.04) (Ord. 844-C-S, passed 6-11-92) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.
It shall be unlawful for more than two boats or vehicles to be under major repair or stored at any one time, in a residential district, except if located within a fully enclosed garage or building.
('66 Code, § 4-16.05) (Ord. 844-C-S, passed 6-11-92) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.
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