(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE. A vehicle on which the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed, altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated or allowed to deteriorate so that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own powers. A vehicle which does not have an unexpired license plate or plates affixed thereto shall be presumed to be an INOPERABLE VEHICLE, provided that such presumption may be rebutted.
VEHICLE. A machine propelled by power other than human power designed to travel along the ground by use of wheels, treads, runners, or slides and used to transport persons or property or pull machinery and shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, tractors, and wagons.
(B) Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles prohibited. No person shall park, store, leave, or permit the parking, storing, or leaving of any unlicensed or inoperable vehicle upon any private property within the municipality for a period of time in excess of 30 days.
(C) Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on public property. No person shall leave any unlicensed or inoperable vehicle on public property within the corporate limits and extra territorial zoning jurisdiction of the municipality in excess of 48 hours.
(D) Exception for enclosures. Nothing is this section shall be construed to prohibit any person from storing up to two unlicensed or inoperable vehicles upon private property when enclosed within a building or screened completely from the public view by a solid, opaque fence at least six feet in height.
(E) Exception for business. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to any motor vehicle held in connection with and stored on the premises of a lawful auto repair shop or auto body repair shop operating in an appropriate commercial or industrial zoning district.
(F) Offense. Any person who maintains an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle in violation of this section shall be deemed to be guilty of an offense.
(Prior Code, § 6-329) (Ord. 2008-5, passed 5-14-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. 17-505 and 18-1720