(A) Definition. INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES shall mean any motor vehicle which, for a period of at least seven days, the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed or on which the engine, wheels, or other parts have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.
(Prior Code, § 25-4-1)
(B) Declaration of nuisance. All inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property in view of the general public, are hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 25-4-2)
(C) Notice to owner. The Police Chief or a designated representative shall notify the owner of the motor vehicle, informing him or her that he or she shall dispose of any inoperable vehicles under his or her control. If the owner fails to dispose of said inoperable vehicle(s) after seven days from the issuance of the notice, the Police Chief or a designated representative may authorize a towing service to remove and take possession of the inoperable vehicle or parts thereof.
(Prior Code, § 25-4-3)
(D) Exclusions. Nothing in this section shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, to operable historic vehicles over 25 years of age, or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a licensed business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles. (See 65 ILCS 5/11-40-3.)
(Prior Code, § 25-4-4)
Penalty, see § 93.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 65 ILCS 5/11-40-3