For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COSTS. The expense of removing, storing or selling a discarded vehicle.
DISCARDED VEHICLE.
(1) A vehicle that does not have an unexpired license plate lawfully affixed to it and is in one or more o the following conditions:
(a) Inoperative;
(b) Wrecked;
(c) Dismantled;
(d) Partially dismantled;
(e) Abandoned; and/or
(f) Junked.
(2) DISCARDED VEHICLES include major parts of vehicles, including but not limited to, bodies, engines, transmissions and rear ends.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE. A vehicle that is incapable of operation because of expired license and registration, mechanically incapable of moving under its own power or incapable of being legally operated on public roadways because of its wrecked or derelict condition or the fact that parts are damaged or missing which are necessary for the legal operation of the vehicle.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Includes any authorized law enforcement officer of the city.
PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPERTY. An agent, occupant, lessee, contract purchaser, owner or person having possession, control or title to property where a vehicle is located.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
VEHICLE OWNER. An individual, firm, corporation or unincorporated association with an individual or joint claim or a legal or equitable interest in a vehicle.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-24-1992; Ord. 345, passed 9-25-2000)