Section
8-301 Findings of governing body
8-302 Definitions
8-303 Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions
8-304 Public officer
8-305 Complaints; inquiry and inspection
8-306 Right of entry
8-307 Order of violation
8-308 Same; contents
8-309 Failure to comply; penalty
8-310 Abatement
8-311 Disposition of vehicle; recovery of vehicle
8-312 Hearing
8-313 Costs assessed
The governing body finds that junked, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative or abandoned vehicles affect the health, safety and general welfare of citizens of the city because they:
(a) Serve as a breeding ground for flies, mosquitoes, rats and other insects and rodents;
(b) Are a danger to persons, particularly children, because of broken glass, sharp metal protrusions, insecure mounting on blocks, jacks or other supports;
(c) Are a ready source of fire and explosion;
(d) Encourage pilfering and theft;
(e) Constitute a blighting influence upon the area in which they are located; and
(f) Constitute a fire hazard because they frequently block access for fire equipment to adjacent buildings and structures.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE. A condition of being junked, wrecked, wholly or partially dismantled, discarded, abandoned or unable to perform the function or purpose for which it was originally constructed.
VEHICLE. Without limitation, any automobile, truck, tractor or motorcycle which as originally built contained an engine, regardless of whether it contains an engine at any other time.
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