For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle which, for a period of at least seven days or any greater period, fixed by ordinance; the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed; or in which the engine, wheels, or other parts have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated, that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinance service or repair operations; nor shall it apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use or to any operable historical vehicle over 25 years of age or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.
(Prior Code, § 25-5-1)