For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
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(1) A motor vehicle, as defined in M.S. § 169.01, that:
(a) Has remained:
1. For a period of more than 48 hours on any public property or more than four hours on public property when it is properly posted; or
2. On private property without the consent of the person or entity in control of the property; and
(b) Lacks vital component parts or is in an inoperable condition such that it has nosubstantial potential for future use consistent with its usual functions, unless it is kept in an enclosed garage or storage building.
(2) A motor vehicle, as defined in M.S. § 169.01, that has remained on private property for a period of 90 days or more and is not properly licensed for operation within the state, except seasonal service vehicles where license is required for part of the year only, unless it is kept in an enclosed garage or storage building; or
(3) A motor vehicle voluntarily surrendered by its owner to the city or towing contractor. A classic car or pioneer car, as defined in state statutes, shall not be considered an abandoned vehicle within the meaning of this chapter.
JUNK VEHICLE
. Any vehicle that:
(1) Is three years or older;
(2) Is extensively damaged, with the damage including such things as broken or missing wheels, motor, drive train, or transmission, doors, or windows;
(3) Is apparently inoperable;
(4) Does not have a valid, current registration; and
(5) Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
. All property not defined as public property herein.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
. Property in control of any governmental unit or its agencies. The traveled portion of a street for purposes of this chapter is not public property or private property, but that portion of the right-of-way between the traveled portion of a street and the adjacent property line is public property.
TOWING CONTRACTOR
. A person under contract with the city under this chapter.
UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE
. Any vehicle or motor vehicle as defined in M.S. § 168B.011.
VEHICLES CONSTITUTING A PUBLIC NUISANCE
. Any vehicle, whether occupied or not, that is found stopped, standing or parked in violation of Chapter 71 or that is reported stolen, or that is found impeding fire fighting, snow removal or plowing, or the orderly flow of traffic. Any vehicle constituting an abandoned or junk vehicle or an unauthorized vehicle subject to impoundment under M.S. § 168B.04 and § 169.041.
VITAL COMPONENT PARTS
. Those parts of a motor vehicle that are essential to the mechanical functioning of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, the motor, drive train and wheels.
(‘81 Code, § 19-70) (Ord. 228, passed 8-27-79; Am. Ord. 418, passed 5-26-88; Am. Ord. 719, passed 7-11-02)