(A) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any vehicle that is:
(1) Located in a bona fide “automobile graveyard” or “junkyard” as defined in G.S. § 136-143, in accordance with the Junkyard Control Act, G.S. § 136-141;
(2) In an enclosed building;
(3) On the premises of a business enterprise being operated in a lawful place and manner if the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the enterprise;
(4) Used regularly for personal use; or
(5) In an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the town or a private towing operator contracting with the town for removal of vehicles.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
A VEHICLE IS NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ENTERPRISE. Shall mean, but not be limited to, the clear, active use or involvement of the vehicle in the operation of the business enterprise. Mere storage or idle standing of a vehicle does not constitute A VEHICLE NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS.
LAWFUL PLACE AND MANNER. Includes, but is not limited to, strict compliance with the town’s zoning ordinance.
(Ord. passed 1-9-2024)