(A) Removal required. It shall be unlawful for the registered owner or person entitled to the possession of a junked motor vehicle, or for the owner, lessee or occupant of the real property upon which a junked motor vehicle is located to leave or allow the vehicle to remain on the property after the vehicle has been ordered removed.
(B) Removal order. Subject to the provisions of division (A) above, upon investigation, the Zoning Administrator may order the removal of a junked motor vehicle, as defined in this chapter, after finding in writing that the aesthetic benefits of removing the vehicle outweigh the burdens imposed on the private property owner. Such finding shall be based on a balancing of the monetary loss of the apparent owner against the corresponding gain to the public by promoting or enhancing community, neighborhood or area appearance. The following, among other relevant factors, may be considered:
(1) Protection of property values;
(2) Promotion of tourism and other economic development opportunities;
(3) Indirect protection of public health and safety;
(4) Preservation of the character and integrity of the community; and
(5) Promotion of the comfort, happiness and emotional stability of area residents.
(C) Permitted concealment or enclosure of junked motor vehicle.
(1) Subject to the provisions of division (C)(2) below, any junked motor vehicle must be kept in a garage or similar structure that provides a complete enclosure so that the junked motor vehicle(s) cannot be seen from a public street or abutting property. Garages or similar structures mean either a lawful, non-conforming use or a structure erected pursuant to the lawful issuance of a building permit and which has been constructed in accordance with all zoning and Building Code regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding division (C)(1) above, one junked motor vehicle in its entirety can be located in the rear yard, as defined by Ch. 152 of this code of ordinances, if the junked motor vehicle is entirely concealed from public view by an approved motor vehicle cover. The motor vehicle cover must remain in good repair and must not be allowed to deteriorate.
(Prior Code, § 90.05) Penalty, see § 10.99