CHAPTER 7
JUNKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES

SECTION:

4-7-1: Administration; Supervision

4-7-2: Nuisance Declared

4-7-3: Notice To Owner, Occupant

4-7-4: Public Hearing

4-7-5: State Transportation Department Notified

4-7-6: Disposal Of Abandoned Vehicles

4-7-7: Removal Of Vehicle Obstructing Traffic

4-7-8: Reconstruction Prohibited

4-7-9: Court Orders; Authority

4-7-1: ADMINISTRATION; SUPERVISION:

Administration and supervision of the removal of vehicles or part thereof as provided in this chapter shall be by the chief of police, except that the removal of the abandoned vehicle or part thereof declared to be a nuisance may be by any other person duly authorized by the chief of police. (1989 Code § 8-306)

4-7-2: NUISANCE DECLARED:

Any abandoned motor vehicle is hereby declared a nuisance and is prohibited, and is subject to abatement as provided in this chapter. An "abandoned motor vehicle" is defined to mean any motor vehicle which is self-propelled and which is inoperative and which does not have lawfully affixed thereto both an unexpired license plate or plates and a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certificate and which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled or discarded, and which is located in any place where it is visible from a public place or public right of way; however, this chapter shall not apply to:

   A.   A vehicle or part thereof which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or

   B.   A vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed vehicle dealer or a junkyard. (1989 Code § 8-301)