For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISABLED MOTOR VEHICLE.
(1) A motor vehicle which is dismantled, in whole or in part, and/or which is mechanically unable to operate as the result of a mechanical defect or malfunction. The absence of minor and non-essential parts such as antennae, ornaments, hub caps, and the like, shall not cause a vehicle to be deemed dismantled and thereby disabled. Any vehicle which is not currently licensed or is not capable of being licensed for operation on the rights-of-way of the streets, alleys, or highways of the township shall be deemed disabled.
(2) An unlicensed vehicle in operating order owned by a duly licensed new or used car dealer and located on the regular premises of the dealer for the purpose of its sale or delivery shall not be deemed to be a disabled motor vehicle for the purposes of this chapter.
(3) An unlicensed vehicle or vehicle which is mechanically unable to operate is permitted to be stored in the commercially zoned areas of the township where the property owner operates a licensed auto repair shop and the property has all zoning approvals necessary. All vehicles stored in accordance with this section regarding licensed auto repair shops must be stored in completely enclosed buildings or behind fences at least 7 feet high and so arranged as to keep the disabled vehicles from the view of persons on public streets, on rights-of-way and from view by occupants of adjacent dwellings, if any.
(Ord. 1995-6, passed 6-9-1995)