(a) If an auto service/repair facility is abandoned, such station shall be presumed to be a nuisance affecting or endangering surrounding property values and detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, comfort or property, or the general welfare of the community, and shall be abated.
(b) As used in this section, "abandoned" means operating for less than six (6) consecutive months in any one year period.
(Ord. 1997-34. Passed 4-15-98.)