A. The presence of a dismantled, partially dismantled, or inoperable vehicle or parts thereof on any occupied or unoccupied land within the city limits in violation of the terms of this section is a public nuisance.
B. As used in this section the following terms have the following meanings:
1. "Dismantled or partially dismantled vehicle" means any motor vehicle from which some part or parts which are ordinarily a component thereof have been removed or are missing.
2. "Inoperable motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle which by reason of dismantling, disrepair or other cause is incapable of being propelled under its own power.
3. "Motor vehicle" means any wheeled vehicle which is self-propelled or intended to be self-propelled.
C. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to store on, place on, or permit to be stored or placed on, or allowed to remain on any occupied or unoccupied land within the city limits a dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicle or any parts of a motor vehicle except in zones where such activity is within the contemplated purposes of a duly licensed business under the provisions of the zoning code, unless such articles shall be kept in a wholly enclosed garage or structure.
D. Exception-Permit.
1. An owner or tenant may store, permit to be stored or allow to remain upon his premises any dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof for a period not to exceed forty-eight hours if such motor vehicle is registered in his name; and provided further, that any such owner or tenant may in the event of hardship, secure a permit from the city to extend such period of forty-eight hours for an additional period not to exceed one week.
2. Upon application by the registered owner of a motor vehicle covered by this section, and upon the proof of hardship, the code enforcement officer is authorized to issue the permit provided by this subsection and shall require the payment of one dollar for each permit issued.
E. This section shall be construed as being supplementary to any sections of the health or zoning codes relating to rubbish, litter, garbage, refuse, trash or junk and shall not be construed to permit the parking or placing of a dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicle on any street. (Prior code § 7-2-10)