(a) No person shall park an inoperable vehicle upon any public roadway or public lot. For purposes of this section, an “inoperable vehicle” is defined as a motor vehicle that is:
(1) Not in operating condition because it is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, on jacks, dilapidated, has one or more missing or broken windshield or window, or has one or more flat tires; or
(2) Is unable to be moved under its own power due to a dead battery, a missing engine or transmission, being wrecked, missing a fender, steering wheel, bumper, hood, or other significant vehicle part.
(b) Owners of inoperable vehicles found in violation of this section will be personally issued a written warning, or have the warning affixed to the vehicle if the owner cannot be found. After 24 hours, a citation for violation of the ordinance shall be issued if the vehicle has not been removed from the public roadway or public lot or repaired.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this division (c), whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to this offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 2021-02-L&R. Passed 4-27-21.)