(A) Junked vehicles. Junk and junked vehicles are deemed to be a nuisance.
(1) Junk, junked vehicles and equipment on private property or public rights-of-way. No owner of any lot, block or parcel of ground within the town, nor any tenant or agent in charge thereof, shall allow or permit any junk or junked, discarded or partially wrecked vehicle, equipment or parts thereof, to remain on such lot, block or parcel of ground, or on or along any public right-of-way or sidewalk adjoining the same.
(a) Any junk present on any lot, block, parcel of ground or adjoining sidewalk or public right-of-way within the town for more than seven days shall be deemed a nuisance.
(b) Any junked, discarded or partially wrecked vehicle, equipment or parts thereof present on any lot, block parcel of ground, adjoining sidewalk or right-of-way within the town for more than 20 days shall be deemed a nuisance.
(2) Junkyards and motor vehicle graveyards. Junkyards and motor vehicle graveyards are allowed only in appropriately zoned districts as defined by the Land Development Code of the town. Any junkyard or motor vehicle graveyard not thus allowed is deemed to be a nuisance.
(B) Exceptions.
(1) A motor vehicle collector may store motor vehicles, as described in C.R.S. § 42-12-101, or parts thereof, on his or her private property; provided, such vehicles and parts cars and the outdoor storage areas are maintained in such manner that they do not constitute a health hazard, a safety hazard or a fire hazard and are effectively screened from ordinary public view by means of a solid fence, trees, shrubbery or other appropriate means. Such storage areas shall be kept free of weeds, trash and other objectionable items.
(2) Fencing materials, as allowed herein, must meet all requirements of the Land Development Code and Building Code and the design be approved by the Town Manager and the Code Enforcement Officer in order to assure that materials and screening ability are:
(a) Effective during all calendar months of the year; and
(b) Visually and aesthetically compatible with the location, surrounding structures and properties.
(Prior Code, § 521.2) (Ord. 378, passed 7-7-1994; Ord. 379, passed 8-4-1994; Ord. 385, passed 2-2-1995; Ord. 397, passed 5-2-1996; Ord. 398, passed 6-6-1996; Ord. 409, passed 12-5-1996; Ord. 411, passed 1-2-1997) Penalty, see § 91.999