A notice of intention to abate shall not be required:
If the property owner and the owner of the vehicle have signed releases authorizing the removal of the vehicle or part, and waiving further interest in the vehicle or part; or
Any two of the following conditions are met:
1. The vehicle is parked, resting, or otherwise immobilized on any highway or any public right-of-way and lacks a motor/engine, transmission, wheel(s), tires, doors, windshield, or any other part or equipment necessary to operate safely on the highways and is incapable of being towed;
2. The vehicle abatement officer has determined that the vehicle or part is a public nuisance presenting an immediate threat to public health or safety;
3. The property owner has signed a release authorizing the removal and waiving further interest in the vehicle or part; and
4. The vehicle is located upon a parcel of land that is either zoned for agricultural use or is not improved with a residential structure containing one or more dwelling units.
If evidence of registration is recovered prior to final disposition of the low value vehicle or part pursuant to this section, notice shall be given to the registered and legal owners of the intent to dispose of the vehicle or part, and the time period for claiming and removing the vehicle or part. If the vehicle or part is not claimed and removed from the scrapyard, automobile dismantler’s yard or other scrap disposal area within 12 days after the notice to dispose is mailed, final disposition may proceed.
(Ord. 2252, Ord. 2555, Ord. 2559)