(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, park, or store any junk or abandoned vehicle(s), or parts thereof, on public or private property if such vehicle(s), or parts thereof, are not kept in a garage or other enclosure.
(B) A vehicle shall not be considered an abandoned or junk vehicle if it is stored in a garage or other building, or within a fenced area which blocks the vehicle from being visible.
(C) A garage or other building does not include a tarp, plastic sheeting, or any other similar material or impermanent means that are used to cover a motor vehicle.
(D) A garage or other building, as contemplated in this section, is given its ordinary meaning.
(E) Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to apply to farm machinery.
(F) Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to apply to vehicle(s) located within areas that are properly zoned, as defined in the county zoning ordinance, in which vehicles, or parts of vehicles, are kept, stored, or parked as an incident to conducting business.
(G) Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to apply to vehicle(s) screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible.
(Ord. 2008-14, passed 12-1-2008) Penalty, see § 90.99
Cross-reference:
Removal of vehicles from county roads during emergency, see § 70.01