(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven days or any greater period fixed by ordinance, 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) Nothing in this section shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, to historic vehicles over 25 years of age, or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.
(C) All inoperable motor vehicles on private property and in view of the general public are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(D) Any person having a vehicle described in division (C) above, upon reasonable notice received from the municipality, must dispose of any inoperable motor vehicle under his or her control.
(Prior Code, § 90.01) (Ord. 86-O-1222, passed - -1986) Penalty, see § 90.99