The following provisions shall apply to abandoned vehicles within the town:
(A) Removal and disposal of abandoned vehicles. The town hereby adopts the provisions of the I.C. § 9-13-2 et seq. and I.C. § 9-22-1 et seq., both as may be amended from time to time, by reference and as if fully restated herein.
(B) Disposition of abandoned vehicles and/or parts valued at less than $500. The market value of an abandoned vehicle and/or part below which an officer of the Police Department may dispose of the vehicle and/or parts is $500 per vehicle or part.
(C) Race and demolition derby cars. Vehicles in operable condition specifically adapted or constructed for operation on privately-owned raceways, or parts thereof, shall not be stored on private or public property unless stored inside a closed structure out of public view. Race and demolition derby cars that are scheduled to participate in local race or derby events are exempt from this provision for a two-week period beginning seven days prior to the start of the event and ending seven days after the end of the event.
(D) Junk vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle without current license plates and registration or one that is in an inoperable condition or incapable of movement by its own locomotion or power, on private or public property unless stored inside a closed structure out of public view.
(Ord. 2023-05, passed 7-11-2023)