It is hereby declared that all inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property, are a public nuisance. Any person who shall fail to dispose of any inoperable motor vehicle under his control, upon receipt of a notice from the city, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.
However, nothing in this section shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, to historical vehicles over twenty five (25) years of age, or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.
As used in this section, "inoperable motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least six (6) months, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed, or upon which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. "Inoperable motor vehicle" shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations. (Ord. 0-77-17, 6-7-1977)