(A) The presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, inoperable, junked or partially dismantled motor vehicle or parts thereof on private or public property is a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) This section shall not apply to any motor vehicle screened from public view behind a privacy fence or enclosed within a building on private property or to any motor vehicle held in connection with a business enterprise, lawfully licensed by the city and properly operated in the appropriate business zone, pursuant to the zoning laws of the city. A motor vehicle in operable condition specifically adopted or designed for operation on drag strips or raceways, covered by an appropriate fence or building to screen it from view during non-racing seasons, may be kept on private property. A motor vehicle in operating condition retained by the owner for antique collection purposes, covered by an appropriate fence or building to screen it from view may be kept on private property. All other motor vehicles must be in an appropriate enclosed building or fenced area with the vehicles out of the public view.
(C) This section shall not apply to a maximum of one otherwise prohibited vehicle on a parcel of private property that is not screened from public view behind a privacy fence or enclosed within a building, as long as such vehicle is kept completely covered by a properly-fitting vehicle cover maintained in good condition. A common tarp shall not be acceptable.
(Prior Code, § 9.03.02) (Ord. 731, passed - -; Ord. 740, passed - -; Ord. 981, passed 1-4-2021)