For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNK CARS. Any motor vehicle that is not operable, whether it has been involved in a traffic accident, or as a result of mechanical failure.
OWNER. Any person who has responsibility of the place or property where a junk car is stored.
STORAGE. The parking of a motor vehicle on private or commercial property for any purpose other than prescribed by this chapter.
(Ord. 80-4, passed 12-8-1980)
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any property within the limits of the city to store, or permit to be stored, any junk car, as defined within this chapter. Storage of junk cars within the limits of the city shall be restricted to a state-licensed wrecker service or junk dealer. The storage by a wrecker service or junk dealer shall hereby be restricted to places surrounded by and properly fenced so that the general public shall not have visual or physical access thereto.
(Ord. 80-4, passed 12-8-1980) Penalty, see § 10.99
Prior to the removal of any junk car from property other than a public street, the owner shall be notified in writing, and by certified mail with return receipt requested, at least 15 days prior to that a hearing will be held to determine whither a junk car is improperly stored on, the owner’s property and that said junk car is a health hazard and should be removed from the property. Upon completion of the removal hearing, the City Council shall direct the Chief of Police to have said junk car or cars removed by a state- licensed wrecker service. The cost of removal shall be born by the owner.
(Ord. 80-4, passed 12-8-1980)