For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle:
(1) Extensively damaged and incapable of operation on the public streets for any reason, including missing or expired license plates, collision damage, inoperative or missing essential components;
(2) (a) Left on the public right-of-way of any street or highway, or upon any public property for a period exceeding 48 hours; or
(b) Left upon any privately-owned property for a period of time exceeding 48 hours, without the permission of the owner of the property.
(3) Three years old or older (ORC 4513.63); or
(4) Having a fair market value of $1,500 or less (ORC 4513.63).
HISTORICAL MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle that is 25 years old and that is owned solely as a collector's item and for participation in club activities, tours, parades and similar uses but in no event for general transportation.
(ORC § 4503.181)
INOPERABLE TRAILER, SEMI-TRAILER, or MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle missing wheels, tires, windshield, motor, or transmission or which has been so damaged as to appear not safely operable. Any vehicle that remains parked in one location for more than 30 days shall be presumed to be inoperable.
JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle incapable of operation on the public streets for any reason, including missing or expired license plates, collision damage, inoperative or missing essential components.
UNLICENSED TRAILER, SEMI-TRAILER, or MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle not displaying a current, valid license plate, including any validation sticker, other than a vehicle exempt under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4503.
(1995 Code, § 93.66) (Am. Ord. 88-O-25, passed 11-23-1988; Am. Ord. 88-025, passed 11-23-1988; Am. Ord. 99-O-91, passed 5-22-2000)