§ 93.16 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ABANDONED VEHICLE.

      (1)   A vehicle is ABANDONED if it is:

         (a)   A mechanically inoperable vehicle or a vehicle that does not possess valid license plates/registration;

         (b)   Left on private property for 20 days; and

         (c)   At least three years old.

      (2)   Included in this definition are automobiles, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, recreational vehicles, or parts thereto.

   JUNK VEHICLE. Junked or wrecked automobiles, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, recreational vehicles, or parts thereto, that are worn, deteriorated, or obsolete as to make them unusable in their existing condition. JUNK is also defined pursuant to I.C. 8-23-1-26.

(Ord. 4-2014, passed 5-12-2014)