(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) DILAPIDATED ITEM. Any item in a state of disrepair, junk, a dismantled or stripped vehicle, or parts, any item which damaged, in a state of decay or ruin, or unable to be reasonably used for its intended purpose without substantial repair or restoration. This definition includes but is not limited to any motor vehicle, boat, equipment, home appliance, and furniture, or parts that is in a dilapidated or inoperable condition and which is left in such condition continuously for more than seven consecutive days.
(2) DISCARDED ITEM. Any item which is cast off, set aside as having no particular use and includes, but is not limited to, motor vehicles, auto body parts, tires, boats, home appliances and furniture in a dilapidated or apparently inoperable condition and/or any item left in open storage or discarded on private property continuously for more than seven consecutive days. This definition shall not apply to the following:
(a) Any discarded item or part which is enclosed within a building, such as a garage or other fully enclosed accessory building.
(b) Any discarded item not visible from an adjacent or abutting property owner, street, road or public property.
(c) Any discarded item stored on private property in a lawful manner in connection with the licensed business of auto body, auto repair, dismantler, vehicle dealer, and junk or salvage yard, both of which must be duly licensed by the state, provided that outside storage of discarded items remain within a privacy fence or dumpster area and not on the grass or yard.
(d) This exception shall not authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under provision of law other than this chapter.
(B) It shall be unlawful to place, leave, deposit or keep discarded and/or dilapidated items on any private or public property in Daviess County, but outside the corporate limits of the City of Owensboro. Such dilapidated and discarded items are declared to be a public nuisance.
(Ord. KOC 1-2016, passed 2-8-2016)