As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle: a) from which, for a period of at least seven (7) days, the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed; or b) on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise treated so that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. The term shall not include any motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations. However, a motor vehicle upon which repairs or services are not concluded within seven (7) days from the date of the notice specified in section 4-5-3 of this chapter shall not be deemed to be rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations and shall be construed to be an inoperable motor vehicle.
MOTOR VEHICLE NOT REGULARLY USED: Any motor vehicle which: a) has not been driven off the premises where it is parked or stored under its own motor power for a period longer than four (4) months; b) is not registered, licensed, or properly displaying registration plates or stickers as required under article IV of chapter 3 of the Illinois vehicle code; or c) exhibits damaged parts or parts in disrepair, including, but not limited to, broken and missing windows, body panels with holes, and fluid leaks, which pose an open threat of injury or contamination for a period longer than fourteen (14) days. (Ord. 695, 3-22-2012)