For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE. The following:
(1) A vehicle located on public property illegally;
(2) A vehicle left on public property without being moved for 24 hours;
(3) A vehicle located on public property in a manner as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to the movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a public right-of-way;
(4) A vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of that property for more than 48 hours;
(5) A vehicle from which the engine, transmission or differential has been removed, or that is otherwise partially dismantled or inoperable and left on public property;
(6) A vehicle that has been removed by a towing service or by the town if the impounded vehicle is not claimed or redeemed by the owner or the owner’s agent within 20 days of the vehicle’s removal in order for the code section to conform with I.C. 9-13-2-1;
(7) A vehicle that is at least three model years old, mechanically inoperable and is left on private property continuously in a location visible from public property for more than 30 days. For purposes of this division (7), a vehicle covered by a tarpaulin or other plastic, vinyl, rubber, cloth or textile covering is considered to be visible; or
(8) A vehicle:
(a) That was repaired or stored at the request of the owner;
(b) That has not been claimed by the owner; and
(c) For which the reasonable value of the charges associated with the repair or storage remain unpaid more than 30 days after the date on which the repair work is completed or the vehicle is first stored.
OFFICER. The following:
(1) A regular member of the Town Police Department; or
(2) Any individual of the city designated by ordinance of the Town Council.
(I.C. 9-22-1-2) (Ord. 2015-06, passed 5-11-2015)