(A) It shall be unlawful for the registered owner or person entitled to possession of a junked motor vehicle, or for the owner, lessee or occupant of the real property upon which a junked motor vehicle is located to leave or allow the vehicle to remain on the property after the vehicle has been ordered removed.
(B) It shall be unlawful to have more than one junked motor vehicle, as defined herein, on the premises of private property. A single, permitted junked motor vehicle must strictly comply with the location and concealment requirements of this section.
(C) It shall be unlawful for the owner, person entitled to the possession of a junked motor vehicle, or for the owner, lessee or occupant of the real property upon which a junked motor vehicle is located to fail to comply with the location requirements or the concealment requirements of this section.
(D) Subject to the provisions of § 5-6.7, the Town Manager or designee may order the removal of a junked motor vehicle found in violation of this article to a storage garage or area. No vehicle shall be removed from private property without the written request of the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises unless the Town Manager or designee finds in writing that the aesthetic benefits of removing the vehicle outweigh the burdens imposed on the private property owner. The finding shall be based upon a balancing of the monetary loss of the apparent owner against the corresponding gain to the public by promoting or enhancing community, neighborhood or area appearance. The following, among other relevant factors, may be considered:
(1) Protection of property values;
(2) Promotion of tourism and other economic development opportunities;
(3) Indirect protection of public health and safety;
(4) Preservation of the character and integrity of the community; and
(5) Promotion of the comfort, happiness and emotional stability of the area residents.
(2003 Code, § 5-6.5) (Adopted 3-6-2001; Amended
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