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This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) A vehicle or part thereof which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or
(2) A vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, a junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the operation of a lawfully conducted business or commercial enterprise;
(3) A vehicle or part thereof which is parked or stored in a lawful manner on private property and is not plainly visible from a public street and is not parked or stored in the front or side yard setback area of such private property.
Nothing in this section shall authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under provisions of law other than Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650) of Division II of the Vehicle Code and this chapter.
(Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1968; prior code § 4401).
This chapter is not the exclusive regulation of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles within the city. It shall supplement and be in addition to the other regulatory codes, statutes, and ordinances heretofore or hereafter enacted by this city, the state, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1968; prior code § 4402).
Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the sheriff's office. In the enforcement of this chapter such officer and his deputies may enter upon private or public property to examine a vehicle or parts thereof, or obtain information as to the identity of a vehicle and to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or part thereof declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1968; prior code § 4403).
When the city council has contracted with or granted a franchise to any person or persons, such person or persons shall be authorized to enter upon private property or public property to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1968; prior code § 4404).
A public hearing shall be held on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or part thereof as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle and the assessment of the administrative costs and the cost of removal of the vehicle or part thereof against the property on which it is located. Notice of hearing shall be mailed at least ten days before the hearing by certified mail, with a five-day return requested, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. If any of the foregoing notices are returned undelivered by the United States Post Office, the hearing shall be continued to a date not less than ten days from the date of such return.
(Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1968; prior code § 4406).
Notice of hearing shall also be given to the California Highway Patrol identifying the vehicle or part hereof proposed for removal, such notice to be mailed at least ten days prior to the public hearing.
(Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1968; prior code § 4407).
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