For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
ABANDONED VEHICLE: A vehicle shall be deemed to be "abandoned" under any of the following circumstances; provided, however, that a vehicle left unattended due to adverse road or weather conditions, acts of God, or mechanical difficulties shall not be deemed to be abandoned for the period required to see the passage of the conditions or a reasonable time to remove the vehicle for repairs:
A. If the vehicle is left unattended on a public street, highway, alley, parking lot or other public property within the jurisdictional limits of the town for more than forty eight (48) hours after a notice of intent to impound has been placed upon the vehicle pursuant to the provisions of section 5-4-9 of this chapter and the vehicle has been impounded and the notice of removal has been given pursuant to section 5-4-7 of this chapter, and more than thirty (30) days have elapsed from the date notice of removal was given as required by ordinance.
B. If the vehicle has been left unattended on private property without the consent of the owner or person in lawful possession thereof.
DERELICT VEHICLE: A vehicle, or parts thereof, as described in Wyoming Statutes section 31-13-101, shall be deemed to be "derelict" if the vehicle is:
A. Inoperable to the extent that it is unable to perform its original intended function.
B. Partially or wholly dismantled.
C. Wrecked to the extent that prevents legal operation.
D. Junked or intended to be recycled or scrapped.
PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS, PARKING LOTS OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY: Such properties as may be in public ownership or with a right of use and shall include the entire extent of the property to the edges of the rights of way or private property boundaries.
UNSHELTERED: Located outside of a secure and enclosed building. (Ord. 345, 4-21-2005)