For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED. Worn out, without the current license plates or tabs, inoperable, unused, stripped, unclaimed, scrapped, junked or discarded. When such motor vehicles without current licenses or tabs are in the same location more than 15 successive calendar days without any repairs, there shall be a presumption of intent to abandon.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any automobile, bus, truck, tractor or other motorized vehicle.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Any land owned by any person, firm, partnership or corporation other than the United States, the state, the county or the city, including streets, rights-of-way, easements and open spaces not dedicated to the general public for unrestricted public use.
UNSHELTERED. Anything outside a carport, garage or other building; or without the confines of a suitable fenced area allowing the vehicle to be visible to others.
(Prior Code, § 6-5.01)