(A) Storage of any non-compliant (inoperable, unlicensed or abandoned) motor vehicle on any real property, alley, street or highway within the corporate limits of the city is prohibited pursuant to the following subsections. A violation of this section will constitute a misdemeanor offense.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any owner of a non-compliant vehicle to allow said vehicle to remain on any public alley, street or highway for a period longer than 48 hours.
(C) It shall likewise be unlawful for the occupant or owner of any real property to allow a non-compliant vehicle owned or in control of said occupant or real property owner to remain on any adjacent public alley, street or highway for a period longer than 48 hours.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any owner of a non-compliant vehicle to allow said vehicle to remain on any real property for a period longer than 14 days.
(E) It shall likewise be unlawful for the occupant or owner of any real property to allow a non-compliant vehicle owned or in control of said occupant or real property owner to remain on any real property for a period longer than 14 days.
(F) Inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicles wholly concealed from public view as in a garage, barn or other permanent building are excepted from the aforementioned subsections (A) through (D) above.
(G) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. One in which the vehicle is left on either public or private property with no owner or operator in close proximity to the vehicle and a reasonable search of public records cannot establish ownership of the vehicle.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. One which cannot be propelled by its own engine or motor or would be hazardous to operate. Prima facie examples of inoperability would include: missing wheels; deflated tires; missing parts required for proper operation (“stripped”); a wrecked vehicle that requires repair to be operated safely; or is burned throughout (“gutted”).
NON-COMPLIANT MOTOR VEHICLE. One which is defined by this section as being inoperable, unlicensed or abandoned.
UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE. One that does not display a current and valid state registration plate, a valid dealer tag or temporary driving permit in accordance with the provisions of the state requirements for registration of vehicles.
(H) Any violation of this section is deemed to be a public nuisance and the city or its agents can take reasonable actions to abate the violation with the cost of such actions to revert back to and, upon said property owner, due and payable to the city.
(Ord. 11-15, passed 10-17-2011)