For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle:
(1) Is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours;
(2) Has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours; and/or
(3) Has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours.
AGENCY. Ordinance/Code Enforcement Officer, County Sheriff’s Department, Constable, Town Police Department or any contracted security service.
DEPARTMENT. The Texas Department of Transportation.
GARAGE KEEPER. An owner or operator of a storage facility.
JUNKED VEHICLE. A vehicle that is self-propelled and:
(1) Does not have lawfully attached to it:
(a) An unexpired license plate; or
(b) A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate;
(2) Is:
(a) Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled or discarded; or
(b) Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
(1) The Department of Public Safety;
(2) The Police Department of a municipality;
(3) The Police Department of an institution of higher education; or
(4) A sheriff or a constable.
MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle that is subject to registration under Tex. Transp. Code, Chapter 501.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEMOLISHER. A person in the business of:
(1) Converting motor vehicles into processed scrap or scrap metal; or
(2) Wrecking or dismantling motor vehicles.
OUTBOARD MOTOR. An outboard motor subject to registration under Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 31.
STORAGE FACILITY. Includes a garage, parking lot or establishment for the servicing, repairing or parking of motor vehicles.
TOWN. The Town of Holiday Lakes, Texas.
WATERCRAFT. A vessel subject to registration under Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 31.
(Ord. 2003-006, passed 10-20-2003; Ord. 2009-07, passed 10-20-2009)