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INOPERABLE VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle or other self-propelled vehicle which is incapable of moving under its own power and which the owner or possessor cannot establish as being capable of travel under its own power, in its existing condition, in a safe and lawful manner upon public streets and highways.
JUNK: Any manufactured goods, appliance, fixture, furniture, machinery, vehicle, personal property or any other thing or part, whether of value or valueless, or demolished, discarded, dismantled, partially dismantled, dilapidated, or so worn, deteriorated or in a condition that it would not be normally usable in its current state for its original manufactured use. This shall include, by way of illustration only and without limitation, wood, used lumber, paper, glass, bottles, rags, rubber, scrap metal, tin cans, scrap material, waste, concrete, rubble, boxes, crates, building materials, or machinery or automobile parts.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A vehicle used for transient living quarters which can be towed, hauled or driven and is designed for recreational, camping or travel use and including, but not limited to, travel trailers, camper trailers, motor homes, pickup campers, watercraft or snowmobiles.
UNLICENSED VEHICLE: A vehicle which has a license plate that has been expired for over thirty (30) days, or no license plate is visible.
VEHICLE: Any device which is capable of self-propulsion or being otherwise moved from place to place upon wheels or endless tracks, excepting a device moved exclusively upon stationary rails, a device designed to move primarily through the air or a device designed to move primarily through human muscular power. (Ord. 90-119; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-123)
It is unlawful to accumulate or store upon any premises, including in a public right of way, within the City any junk. This section shall not apply to the following:
A. Junk which is located entirely within an enclosed building, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
B. Junk which is kept in the M-1 or M-2 zone in conformance with the applicable restrictions of those zones. (Ord. 90-119; Ord. 01-42)
A. Exceptions: It is unlawful to park or store any unlicensed or inoperable vehicle outside of an enclosed building on private property or within the public right of way. This section shall not apply to the following:
1. Vehicles defined by Colorado Revised Statutes section 42-12-101, as "collectors' items" or "parts cars" provided that no more than one vehicle so defined shall be kept outside of a building on any one property. Any inoperable collector's item or parts car shall be stored in a manner so that it is screened from the view of any adjacent street, alley or neighboring property.
2. Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles which are stored in a properly zoned junkyard.
3. Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles stored in conjunction with a properly zoned vehicle repair business, provided all vehicles are covered by a dated work estimate and order signed by the vehicle owner authorizing repairs.
B. Unlawful: It shall be unlawful to park or store the following vehicles outside in a residential zone district:
1. Any commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of ten thousand one (10,001) pounds or greater on private property. This provision does not apply to recreational vehicles.
2. Any construction equipment, flatbed, or trailer normally used to transport such equipment on private property.
C. Parking: Outside vehicle parking shall be allowed on areas of private property where vehicle storage is allowed as outlined in the public right of way except in residential zones in accord with the applicable traffic laws.
D. Storage Prohibited: Except as provided in subsection E of this section, outside vehicle storage is prohibited on residentially zoned property.
E. Storage Standards: Except for commercial vehicles, outside vehicle storage is allowed in the following locations:
1. Vehicles, other than recreational vehicles, may be stored within the front yard upon a driveway surface.
2. Vehicles may be stored in the side or rear yard, however, if more than one vehicle is stored within the side or rear yard, all vehicles, with the exception of one, shall be totally enclosed by an opaque screen of a minimum height of six feet (6'). The screen may consist of any combination of opaque fencing, vegetation, natural features or structures.
3. Recreational vehicles and trailers may only be stored upon a driveway surface within rear or side yard, unless the conditions in subsection E4 of this section, are met.
4. Recreational vehicles may only be stored on a driveway surface in the front yard of the property if:
a. The side or rear yard is insufficient in width and/or size to accommodate the vehicle or accommodate the access to the side or rear yard;
b. The steepness of the terrain prevents access to the side or rear yard or prevents storage within the side or rear yard; or
c. Existing landscaping prevents access to the side or rear yard or prevents storage within the side or rear yard.
5. A recreational vehicle stored on a driveway surface in the front yard must be stored at least ten feet (10') from the edge of the sidewalk or pedestrianway which is nearest to the front lot line of the property. If there is no sidewalk or pedestrianway, the recreational vehicle must be at least ten feet (10') from the curb nearest to the front lot line of the property. The ten foot (10') distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the recreational vehicle to the edge of the sidewalk, pedestrianway, curb or street.
F. Right Of Way Storage Prohibited: Recreational vehicle storage within the public rights of way is prohibited.
G. Recreational Vehicle Standards In Residential Zones:
1. Except for mobile home parks, no recreational vehicles shall be used in such a manner as to constitute a permanent dwelling unit;
2. A recreational vehicle stored or parked outside shall be in a condition that provides for the safe and effective performance of its intended function; and
3. No recreational vehicle shall be permanently connected to wastewater, water lines or a source of electricity. (Ord. 90-119; Ord. 97-87; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-123)
A. Where the Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator have reasonable cause to believe that there may exist on any premises located within the City a condition which is a violation of the provisions of this part, the Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator may enter upon the premises at any reasonable hour for the purpose of inspecting, abating, removing, or preventing the condition.
B. In the event that the owner or occupant of any premises located within the City refuses to permit entry by the Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator when entry is sought, the Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator may make application to any Judge of the Municipal Court of the City for the issuance of a warrant in accord with chapter 11 of this Code. (Ord. 90-119; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-123; Ord. 04-178)
Whenever the Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator have reasonable cause to believe that there exists on any premises located within the City a condition which violates any provision of this part and is therefore considered to be a public nuisance, the Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator may commence proceedings to abate the condition in the manner provided in this part. (Ord. 90-119; Ord. 01-42)
The Code Enforcement Administrator or the Zoning Administrator shall have authority to enter into agreements with violators for the abatement of Code violations. The procedures shall be established in accord with section 9.6.514 of this part. (Ord. 90-119; Ord. 01-42)
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