For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
(a) Abandoned motor vehicle.
(1) Any motor vehicle which is left on private property for more than 48 hours without the permission of the person having the right to the possession of the property;
(2) Any motor vehicle which is left on public property for 48 hours or longer without permission of the Chief of Police of the city.
(b) Inoperative motor vehicle. Any motor vehicle not moved for 30 consecutive days shall be presumed inoperative.
(c) Junk motor vehicle. Any motor vehicle meeting any three of the following criteria:
(1) Three years old or older;
(2) Disabling damage, such damage including, but not limited to, any of the following:
A. Missing wheel;
B. Missing or deflated tire;
C. Missing motor;
D. Missing transmission;
(3) Fair market value less than $400.00;
(4) Inoperative;
(5) Unlicensed, or improperly licensed.
(d) Motor vehicle. Any device, including major parts thereof, in, on, or by which any person or property is or may be transported, including devices used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks, and devices designed to be pulled, drawn, or towed by a motor vehicle, but not including devices moved by human or animal power.
(e) Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, company, unincorporated association, or corporation.
(f) Private property. Any real property within the city which is privately owned or operated.
(g) Public Property. Public streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, boulevards, bikeways, and the right-of-way thereof. Any property open to the public for the purposes of vehicular travel or parking and any right-of-way thereof. Any other property which is owned or operated by the City, and any right-of-way thereof.
(h) Vehicle, and motor vehicle are used synonymously. However, their respective meaning is the same as in Ohio R.C. 4511.01(A), (B) and (C).
(Ord. 2014-46. Passed 11-10-14.)