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) Service 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.
(Prior Code, § 8-301) (Ord. 1234, passed 4-8-1991)