For the purpose of this title all the following shall be considered junk:
A. Salvaged or scrap metal, rope, rags, batteries, paper, wood, trash, plastic, rubber, tires and waste, or other articles or materials commonly designated as junk.
B. Except as provided in subsection A or C of this section, shall also mean dismantled, wrecked or inoperable motor vehicles or parts thereof which are stored or parked on property outside of an enclosed building and which remain in such condition for a period of time in excess of sixty (60) days. An automobile, truck or bus shall be considered inoperable if it is not currently registered and licensed.
C. One truck with a capacity up to one ton or automobile which is not currently licensed and registered in this state or another state but is otherwise operable may be stored on property for a period not to exceed one year if it is secured with the windows closed, the trunk and hood closed and the doors locked and is not damaged exposing jagged metal; or
D. One truck with a capacity up to one ton or automobile which is inoperable may be stored in a side yard, except a side yard which faces on a street or a rear yard on property for a period not to exceed two (2) years, provided:
1. The automobile or truck is secured with the windows closed, the trunk and hood closed and the doors locked and is not damaged exposing jagged metal;
2. The automobile or truck is not visible from a public street; and
3. The automobile or truck is entirely concealed by a covering maintained in good condition and which does not extend closer to the ground than the lowest point of the vehicle body.
4. All existing legal nonconforming motor vehicles as of the effective date hereof, or an amendment hereto, shall comply with the provisions of this section within one year from the date of the enactment of this section or amendment thereto. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)