It is hereby declared that any junk or junk vehicle located upon private property, unless excepted by § 95.04, constitutes a threat to the health and safety of the citizens and is a nuisance within the meaning of Iowa Code § 657.1. If any junk or junk vehicle is kept upon private property in violation hereof, the owner of or person occupying the property upon which it is located shall be prima facie liable for the violation.
(Iowa Code § 364.12(3a)) (1999 Code, § 51.03) Penalty, see § 10.99