(A) (1) The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on any highway in this village is unlawful and subject to penalties as set forth under § 70.99.
(2) The term ABANDONMENT shall include any motor vehicle of any kind, whether on public or private property, with no current valid state registration, a motor vehicle left unattended on a highway or public property for a period in excess of 24 hours, a motor vehicle not removed from its involvement in a collision, an unattended motor vehicle located on a highway or public property which has sustained acts of vandalism, and a motor vehicle, wherever located, from which, for a period of at least seven days, the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed, or on which 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 motor power.
(3) This shall not include registered historic vehicles or a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in ordinary service or repair operations for a reasonable period of time, if such business premises is properly zoned.
(B) (1) The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on private or public property, other than a highway, in view of the general public, anywhere in this village is unlawful except on property of the owner or bailee of such abandoned vehicle.
(2) However, a vehicle or any part thereof so abandoned on private property, without valid state registration, shall be considered abandoned and authorized for removal, by the village, after waiting a period of 30 days or more, or may be removed immediately if determined to be a hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle under 65 ILCS 5/11-40-3.1.
(Ord. 2023-9, passed 4-3-2023) Penalty, see § 70.99