(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) "Inoperative condition" means the condition of a vehicle if it is incapable of being propelled under its own power at the time of inspection.
(2) "Junk" means any worn-out, cast off, or discarded article or material which is ready for destruction or has been collected or stored for salvage or conversion to some other use. Any article or material which, unaltered or unchanged and without further reconditioning, can be used for its original purpose as readily as when new, shall not be considered "junk."
(3) "Junk car" means any used vehicle propelled or intended to be propelled by power other than human power and which is in an inoperative or partially dismantled condition, unlicensed, or extremely damaged including but not limited to any of the following: missing wheels, tires, motors or transmissions.
(4) Portions of junk cars, such as hoods, fenders, radiators, rims, motors, tires or portions of tires not mounted on a vehicle and the like not being utilized for the repair of a motor vehicle shall be considered as "junk".
A. Tires that have been shredded and sold commercially as mulch are excluded as a nuisance.
(5) "Partially dismantled condition" means the condition of a vehicle if it has some part or parts missing which is or are ordinarily an essential component thereof.
(b) Nuisance Conditions. Except as herein otherwise provided, the deposit, storage, maintenance or collection of junk or junk cars is declared to be a public nuisance and offensive to the public health, welfare and safety of the citizens of this City.
(c) Notice to Remove, Exceptions. No person in charge or control of any premises within the City, whether as owner, tenant, lessee, occupant or otherwise, shall allow any junk or junk cars to remain on the premises longer than fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice to remove the junk or junk car from the premises, such written notice to be issued and delivered by a law enforcement officer, and/or the Property Code Investigator or their designates. The written notice shall be served on the person aforementioned either personally or at his usual place of residence or by registered or certified mail addressed to the person's last known place of residence. If there is failure to comply within fifteen (15) days to the written notice, the junk car shall be subject to impounding and disposition as provided herein.
(d) Impounding; Disposition. Law enforcement officers, the Safety Service Director, or the Property Code Investigator or their designates are authorized to remove or cause to be removed any junk car remaining at any place within the City in violation of the provisions of this section. The junk car shall be impounded until lawfully claimed or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Ohio R.C. 4513.61 et seq.
(e) Remedies. In addition to other remedies provided by law, Council, the Law Director, the Director of Public Safety and Service, or any adjacent or neighboring property owner who would be specially damaged by violations of this section, may institute injunctions, mandamus, abatement or any other appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove the unlawful deposit, storage, maintenance, or collection of junk or junk cars.
(Ord. 34-22. Passed 7-27-22.)