For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
ABANDONED VEHICLE.
(1) A vehicle located on public property illegally;
(2) A vehicle left on public property without being moved for three days;
(3) A vehicle located on public property in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to the movement of pedestrian or vehicle traffic on a public right-of-way;
(4) A vehicle from which the engine, transmission, or differential has been removed or that is otherwise partially dismantled or inoperable and left on public property;
(5) A vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of that property for more than 48 hours;
(6) A vehicle that has been removed by a towing service or the city upon request of an officer enforcing a statute or ordinance other than this chapter, if the impounded vehicle is not claimed or redeemed by the owner or the owner’s agent within 20 days of the vehicle’s removal; and
(7) A vehicle that is at least three model years old, mechanically inoperable, and is left on private property continuously in a location visible from public property for more than 20 days.
(I.C. 9-13-2-1)
AUTOMOBILE SCRAPYARD. A business organized for the purpose of scrap metal processing, automobile wrecking, or operating a junkyard.
(I.C. 9-13-2-8)
BUREAU. The state Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(I.C. 9-13-2-16)
FISCAL BODY. The City Council.
(I.C. 9-13-2-63)
OFFICER. The City Marshal, his or her designee, or a member of the City Police Department.
(I.C. 9-22-1-2)
OWNER. The last known record titleholder of a vehicle, according to the records of the State Bureau under I.C. 9-17.
(I.C. 9-13-2-121(c))
PARTS. All components of a vehicle that, as assembled, do not constitute a complete vehicle.
(I.C. 9-13-2-122)
PRIVATE PROPERTY. All property other than public property.
(I.C. 9-13-2-136)
PUBLIC PROPERTY. A public right-of-way, street, highway, alley, park, or other state, county, or municipal property.
(I.C. 9-13-2-144)
TOWING SERVICE. A business that engages in moving or removing disabled vehicles and, once removed, stores or impounds vehicles.
(I.C. 9-13-2-179)
VEHICLE. An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semi-trailer, tractor, bus, school bus, recreational vehicle, or motorized bicycle.
(I.C. 9-13-2-196(d))