The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
DERELICT VEHICLE: Any vehicle in a state of disrepair rendering the vehicle incapable of being driven under its own power, regardless of title or registration and which has not been used for seven (7) consecutive days or more. This shall include any vehicle having lost its character as a substantial property and is contrary to the public policy expressed in 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/4-301 of the Illinois vehicle code.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle from which, for a period of seven (7) days or more, the engine, wheels, or other parts have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.
MOTOR VEHICLE: A machine propelled by power other than human power designed to travel along the ground or water by use of wheels, treads, tracks, runners or slides for the transportation of persons or property or for the purpose of pulling machinery. This definition shall include, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs), inoperable lawn mowers, motorcycles, wagons, or any part or accessory of such.
PERSON: Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind. (Ord. 93-8; amd. Ord. 2008-8, 6-2-2008)