An inoperable vehicle shall not include the following:
(A) Any motor vehicle that is completely enclosed within a building when not in use;
(B) Any inoperable vehicle that is stored within a completely enclosed operable trailer;
(C) A motor vehicle, capable of being driven under its own motor vehicle power, that is completely enclosed with a commercial weatherproof vehicle coverthat is in good condition, and not located in any front yard. Such a cover does not include a blue tarp;
(D) A motor vehicle on the premises of a place of a business engaged in the wrecking, junking or recycling of motor vehicles, licensed by the state and in compliance with all other regulations pertaining to that business in this municipal code;
(E) A motor vehicle that is parked upon the premises lawfully zoned for the business of repairing, towing or selling by a licensed automobile dealer;
(F) A motor vehicle which is on premises where the owner of a demolition car resides. Demolition cars may be stored outside, if enclosed within a fitted, commercial, weatherproof vehicle cover that is in good condition, but not in any front or side yard during the local demolition season from May 1 to September 1. The rest of the year the vehicle must be completely enclosed in a building or operable trailer; and
(G) A motor vehicle which is on premises where the owner of a race car resides. Race cars may be stored outside, if enclosed within a fitted, commercial, weatherproof vehicle cover that is in good condition, but not in any front or side yard during the local race car season, from May 1 to September 1. The rest of the year the vehicle must be completely enclosed in a building or operable trailer.
(Ord. 22-3670, passed 5-4-2022)