§ 98.23 ABANDONED VEHICLES, DEMOLITION DERBY CARS AND JUNK VEHICLES.
   (A)   Adoption of IC 9-13-2 et seq. and 9-22-1 et seq. This section specifically adopts the provisions of IC 9-13-2 et seq. and 9-22-1 et seq., as periodically amended.
   (B)   Disposition of abandoned vehicles and/or parts valued less than $500. The market value of an abandoned vehicle and/or part below which an officer of the Police Department may dispose of the vehicle and/or parts is $500.
   (C)   Demolition derby cars. Vehicles in an operable condition specifically adapted or constructed for exclusive operation on privately-owned raceways, or parts thereof, shall not be stored on private or public property unless stored inside a closed building out of public view. Demolition derby cars that are scheduled to participate in any sanctioned Fayette County event are exempt from this provision for a two-week period beginning seven days prior to the start of any sanctioned Fayette County event and ending seven days subsequent to the end of any sanctioned Fayette County event.
   (D)   Junk cars. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle without current license plates or in an inoperable condition on private or public property unless stored inside a closed building out of public view.
   (E)   Other ordinances or statutes.
      (1)   All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this section are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency, and in all other respects the ordinance or parts of ordinances are hereby ratified, re- established, and confirmed.
      (2)   This section shall not limit the authority of the city from towing a vehicle if authorized by another ordinance or statute.
(Ord. 4775, passed 6-5-06; Am. Ord. 4783, passed 7-17-06)