The presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, inoperable, junked or partially dismantled motor vehicle or parts thereof on private or public property is a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. This section shall not apply to any motor vehicle enclosed within a building on private property or to any motor vehicle in connection with a business enterprise, lawfully licensed by the city and properly operated in the appropriate business zone, pursuant to the zoning laws of the city. A motor vehicle in operable condition specifically adopted or designed for operation on drag strips or raceways, covered by an appropriate fence or building to screen it from view during non-racing seasons, may be kept on private property. A motor vehicle in operating condition retained by the owner for antique collection purposes, covered by an appropriate fence or building to screen it from view may be kept on private property. All other motor vehicles must be in an appropriate enclosed building or fenced area with the vehicles out of public view.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-27-2004) Penalty, see § 93.99