(A) It shall be unlawful for the registered owner or person entitled to the possession of a junked motor vehicle, or for the owner, lessee or occupant of the real property upon which a 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 in § 75.02, on the premises of public or 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 any 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 locational requirements or concealment requirements of this section.
(D) Subject to the provisions of § 75.06, upon investigation, the City Manager, or his or her designees, may order the removal of a junked motor vehicle, as defined in § 75.02, after finding in writing that the aesthetic benefits of removing the vehicle outweigh the burdens imposed on the private property owner. Such finding shall be based on 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 area residents.
(Code 2019, § 13-61) (Ord. passed 10-10-2011) Penalty, see § 10.99