§ 8.15 DECLARATION OF STORAGE OF ABANDONED, JUNK AND INOPERABLE VEHICLES AS PUBLIC NUISANCES.

   The presence, accumulation or improper storage of abandoned , junk or inoperable motor vehicles on real property is hereby found to create an unsightly condition tending to reduce the value of real property, to invite plundering, to create fire and safety hazards and to constitute an attractive nuisance posing a hazard to health and safety. The accumulation and exterior storage of abandoned , junk or inoperable motor vehicles is further found to promote blight and deterioration in the community; to violate the zoning regulations of the city, particularly where such motor vehicles are maintained in required setback areas of residential property. It is further found that abandoned , junk or inoperable motor vehicles are often in the nature of rubbish, litter and unsightly debris in violation of the health, safety and nuisance laws. Therefore, the presence, accumulation or improper storage of abandoned , junk or inoperable motor vehicles on real property is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance subject to abatement and other remedies as set forth in this Article III, Chapter 12 of this city code, as well as the provisions of state law.

(1958 Code, § 106.06) (Ord. 67-61, passed 12-4-1967; deleted by Ord. 2008-17, passed 5-19-2008; recodified by Ord. 2013-9, passed 4-1-2013)