(A) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any vehicle:
(1) Which is located in a bona fide automobile graveyard or junkyard, as defined in G.S. § 136-143, in accordance with the “Junkyard Control Act,” G.S. §§ 136-141 et seq.;
(2) Which is on the premises of a business enterprise being operated in a lawful place and manner if the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the enterprise; or
(3) Which is in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the city or private towing operator contracting with the city for removal of vehicles.
(B) For the purposes of this section, the term LAWFUL PLACE AND MANNER shall include, but not be limited to, strict compliance with the city’s zoning ordinance. A VEHICLE IS NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ENTERPRISE shall mean, but not be limited to, the clear, active use or involvement of the vehicle in the operation of the business enterprise. Mere storage or idle standing of a vehicle does not constitute A VEHICLE NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS.
(Code 2019, § 13-70) (Ord. passed 10-10-2011)