A. Definition: "Inoperable motor vehicle", as used in this section shall mean any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven (7) 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.
B. Inoperable Motor Vehicles Prohibited: It shall be deemed a nuisance and, therefore, unlawful for any person to permit or cause an inoperable motor vehicle to be located on any public or private property within the village after having received a notice from the police department as hereinafter set forth.
C. Notice To Remove Or Remedy: When the police department is advised or otherwise becomes aware of the existence of an inoperable motor vehicle, the department shall immediately notify and advise the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the property on which the vehicle is located to remove the vehicle or otherwise cause said vehicle to be in operating condition within fifteen (15) days from the date the notice is issued.
D. Penalties: Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which the violation occurs or continues to exist.
(Ord. 1650, 6-12-1984; amd. Ord. 1858, 1-13-1987)