For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED or ABANDONED VEHICLE. Any vehicle that has been deserted or relinquished. A vehicle shall be considered ABANDONED if it has remained in the same location for more than 24 hours and one or more of the following conditions exist:
(1) The vehicle does not have an unexpired license plate lawfully fixed to it;
(2) The vehicle appears to be inoperative or disabled; or
(3) The vehicle appears to be wrecked, partially dismantled or junked.
VEHICLE. Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway and includes vehicles that are propelled or powered by any means.
(Prior Code, § 5.05.010) (Ord. 203, passed 12-2-1991)