(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES. Any motor vehicle which, for a period of at least seven days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed, or on 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 VEHICLE shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.
(B) Declaration of nuisance. All inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property in view of the general public, are hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(C) Notice to owner. The Police Chief shall notify the owner of the motor vehicle, informing him or her that he or she shall dispose of any inoperable vehicles under his or her control. If the owner fails to dispose of said inoperable vehicle(s) after seven days from the issuance of the notice, the Police Chief may authorize a towing service to remove and take possession of the inoperable vehicle or parts thereof.
(D) Exclusions. Nothing in this section shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, to operable historic vehicles over 25 years of age, or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a licensed business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see 65 ILCS 5/11-40-3