For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE. Any vehicle in the state of disrepair rendering the vehicle incapable of being driven in its condition; or any vehicle that has not been moved or used for seven consecutive days or more and is apparently deserted.
HIGHWAY. Any street, alley or public way within the village limits.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE.
(1) Any motor vehicle (a) from which, for a period of seven days, the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed, or (b) on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated that the motor vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own power, or
(2) Any vehicle other than a motor vehicle (a) from which, for a period of seven days, the wheels or other parts have been removed, or (b) on which the wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being drawn by other power.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE shall not include any vehicle that has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in the case of a motor vehicle or drawn under other power in the case of a vehicle other than a motor vehicle in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations. However, a vehicle upon which repairs or services are not concluded within seven days from the date of the notice specific in § 91.03(A)(5) and (A)(6) shall be considered an inoperable vehicle.
MOTOR HOME, MINI MOTOR HOME or VAN CAMPER. A self-contained motor vehicle, not used commercially, designed or converted to provide living quarters for recreational, camping or travel
use, with or without direct walk through access to the living quarters from the driver's seat. Such vehicles must include at least two of the following:
(1) A cooking facility with an on-board fuel source;
(2) A refrigerator;
(3) A toilet with exterior evacuation;
(4) A heating or air conditioning system with an on-board power or fuel source separate from the vehicle engine;
(5) A potable water supply system that includes at least a sink, a faucet, and a water tank with an exterior service supply connection;
(6) A 110-125 volt electric power supply;
(7) Sleeping facilities.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled, but not operated upon rails, except for vehicles moved solely by human power and motorized wheelchairs.
MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.
SEMI TRAILER. Every vehicle without motive power, used commercially, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled device designed for travel on snow or ice or natural terrain steered by skis or runners, and supported in part by skis, belts, or cleats.
TRAILER. Every vehicle without motive power in operation, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle including without limitation semi-trailers, travel trailers, and boat trailers.
TRAVEL TRAILER. A trailer, not used commercially, designed to provide living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, and of a size or weight not requiring an over dimension permit when towed on a highway.
VEHICLE. Every device, in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street or highway, whether subject to or exempt from registration, excepting, however, bicycles, snowmobiles and devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
VEHICLE NOT REGULARLY USED. Any vehicle which (1) has not been driven off the premises where it is parked or stored under its own motor power or drawn by other power for a period longer than four months, or (2) is not registered, licensed or properly displaying registration plates or stickers as required under Article IV of Chapter 3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, or (3) exhibits damaged parts or parts in disrepair, including, but not limited to, broken and missing windows, body panels with holes, and fluid leaks, which pose an open threat of injury or contamination for a period longer than 14 days.
(Ord. 2008-6, passed 6-18-2008; Ord. 2022-9-28A, passed 9-28-2022; Ord. 2022-12-21B, passed 12-21-2022)