(A) Except as provided in § 95.06 below, it shall be unlawful for the owner or person entitled to possession of the vehicle, or for the owner or lessee of the real property upon which it is located, to allow the vehicle to remain on the property after it has been declared a junked vehicle.
(B) Upon investigation, the Police Chief may determine that a vehicle is a junked vehicle and order the same removed.
(C) The Police Chief may order the removal of a junked vehicle after finding in writing that the aesthetic benefits of removing the vehicle outweigh the burdens imposed on the private property owner.
(D) The finding shall be based on a balancing of the monetary loss to the apparent owner against the corresponding gain to the public by promoting or enhancing community, neighborhood or area appearances.
(E) The following, among other relevant factors, may be considered:
(1) Protection of property values;
(2) Promotion of tourism and other economic development opportunities;
(3) Indirect protection of public health and safety;
(4) Preservation of the character and integrity of the community; and
(5) Promotion of the comfort, happiness and emotional stability of area residents.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2009) Penalty, see § 95.99