Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any vehicle which is:
(A) Located in a bona fide automobile graveyard or junk yard as defined in G.S. § 136-143, in accordance with the Junkyard Control Act, the same being G.S. §§ 136-141 et seq.;
(B) In an enclosed building;
(C) Within an enclosed area in the rear or side yard of the place of business of an automobile repair business properly licensed pursuant to §§ 110.01 et seq. of this code, and the vehicle is being kept pursuant to the operation of that business.
(1) For purposes of this provision, an area shall be deemed enclosed when surrounded by a fence, wall or other structure that is at least seven feet tall measured from the ground, is constructed of an opaque material, and surrounds the area on all sides. A gate providing entry to the area may be provided if constructed of similar material and kept closed during non-business hours.
(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, this exception shall expire after a vehicle has been on the property for a period of 180 days, and further, the movement of a vehicle from the enclosed area to an unenclosed area at the same location shall not be considered removal of the vehicle from the enclosed area;
(D) In an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the town.
(E) Covered with a fitted car cover designed for that vehicle and parked on property so that the vehicle cannot be seen from a public street or abutting property.
(`94 Code, § 15-103) (Ord. passed 8-11-92; Am. Ord. passed 10-8-96; Am. Ord. 04-03, passed 4-13-04)