A. No person shall leave any vehicle on any private property in a manner where it reasonably appears from the circumstances that the vehicle is abandoned. At least two (2) of the following factors must be present for a vehicle to be abandoned:
1. Deteriorated condition of the vehicle;
2. Located in a manner that may threaten public safety;
3. Vehicle remained at the location longer than ten (10) days; or
4. Missing or expired license plates; or
5. Any other condition which reasonably would cause a vehicle to appear abandoned.
B. No person in charge or control of any property within the city, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise shall:
1. Allow any partially dismantled, nonoperating, wrecked, junked, discarded, or unlicensed vehicle to remain on such property longer than ten (10) days; or
2. Allow the open storage of more than six (6) automobiles, trucks, or other vehicles on any lot or combination of adjoining lots which constitute a single premises for more than ten (10) days, unless such premises is zoned for such use; or
3. Allow the open storage of machine(s), implement(s) or other commercial, agricultural, or industrial equipment, other than equipment for snow removal or property maintenance suitable for the personal use of the property owner or occupant upon the property, for more than ten (10) days, unless the property is zoned for such use.
4. Allow any vehicle, machine, implement, or other equipment to be stored on private property of another without that private property owner's permission.
C. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply with regard to a vehicle:
1. In an enclosed building; or
2. On the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner when necessary to the operation of such business enterprise; or
3. In an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the city or authorized by the city. (Ord. 2544, 5-16-2016)