(A) The purpose of this section is to provide regulations pertaining to the sale of motor vehicles on public and private, non-residential property.
(B) The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section shall have the following meaning ascribed to them, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: MOTOR VEHICLE shall include motor vehicles, trailers, recreational vehicles, and boats.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to park or store a motor vehicle, marked or advertised for sale or exchange, on public or private, non-residential property from the hours of 1:00 a.m. through 6:00 a.m.
(D) Evidence that a motor vehicle is for sale or exchange includes, but is not limited to "For Sale" signs, signs of price markings, and informational signage. A motor vehicle shall be deemed to be displayed in violation of this section when found parked on public or private, non-residential property bearing a sign or other markings indicating that it is for sale or exchange.
(E) This section does not apply to motor vehicles of licensed motor vehicle dealers parked on private, non-residential property within the scope of the motor vehicle dealer's business activity or any public or private, non-residential property that is open for business 24 hours a day.
(F) Any motor vehicle found parked in violation of this section may be towed and impounded at the expense of the registered owner. Each day that a motor vehicle is parked in violation of this section shall be a separate offense.
(G) Violation of this section shall be deemed a petty misdemeanor parking violation.
(Ord. 862, passed 11-16-04)