§ 92.41 KEEPING ABANDONED VEHICLE ON REAL PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS.

   No person in charge of or in control of any real property or improvements within the city, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or otherwise, shall keep or place any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable vehicles on such property for longer than a period of 24 hours; provided, however that this section shall not apply to an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable vehicle enclosed completely in a permanent structure protected from the elements. A tarpaulin, tent, or other similar temporary structure shall not be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this section. In no event shall an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable vehicle that constitutes an imminent health, safety, fire, or traffic hazard be kept or located on any real property or improvements within the city.

(Prior Code, § 3.0301) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 92.42 EXEMPTIONS.

   The requirements of this subchapter shall not apply to the following:

   (A)   One inoperable vehicle kept on private property without being shielded from public view if currently licensed and kept on a private driveway. If this inoperable vehicle is in a state of externally visible disrepair or disassembly, it shall not be kept on the private driveway longer than 14 days;

   (B)   Filling stations, automobile repair shops, or any other motor vehicle related businesses in compliance with applicable city ordinances may place inoperable vehicles being repaired or offered for sale on the premises;

   (C)   Any vehicle specifically designed and used for operation on drag strips or raceways that remains on private property; and

   (D)   Any vehicle in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the city or authorized by the city.

(Prior Code, § 3.0303)

§ 92.43 REMOVAL.

   Whenever law enforcement finds an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable vehicle on public property within the city, it is authorized to place written notice on the vehicle that it will be removed to a garage or place of safety unless the owner removes the vehicle from public property within 24 hours of the giving of the notice. After the expiration of the 24-hour period, the vehicle may be removed by a removal agency to a garage or place of safety. Nothing in this section precludes the Police Department from immediately removing a vehicle that constitutes and imminent health, safety, or fire hazard.

(Prior Code, § 3.0304)