For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. Abandoned motor vehicle means a motor vehicle, as defined in M.S. § 169.01, which has been voluntarily surrendered by its owner to the City of Worthington or to a person duly licensed under M.S. § 168B.10 or which has remained for more than 48 hours in a condition described by one of the following:
(1) On public property in violation of either the Worthington City Code or Minnesota Statutes;
(2) On private property without consent of the person in control of the property;
(3) Disabled whether located on public property or private property;
(4) Not secure from entry whether located on public property or private property;
(5) Without license plates conspicuously displayed thereon; or
(6) With license plates which have an expiration date more than 30 days prior to the date of inspection.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE - EXEMPTIONS. For the purposes of this chapter, the following vehicles shall not be considered abandoned motor vehicles:
(1) A classic or pioneer car, as defined in M.S. § 168.10; provided, that it is kept secure and as long as it has substantial potential further use consistent with its usual functions;
(2) Vehicles on the premises of a motor vehicle and part's dealer, junkyard, junk dealer, motor vehicle salvage dealer, automobile repair garage, or body shop; provided such motor vehicle and parts dealer, junkyard, junk dealer, motor vehicle salvage dealer, automobile repair garage, or body shop has all licenses and permits required by the City of Worthington, and the State of Minnesota;
(3) A vehicle kept inside an enclosed garage or storage building;
(4) A racing car as hereinafter defined;
(5) A stock car as hereinafter defined; or
(6) A car which is being used for parts and there is compliance with the provisions of § 97.14.
AUTO REPAIR LOT. An establishment primarily engaged in the repair or maintenance of motor vehicles, trailers, and similar mechanical equipment, including but not limited to brake, muffler, upholstery work, tire repair and change, lubrication, tune ups, and transmission work, provided it is conducted within a completely enclosed building being correctly zoned and licensed for such use.
RACING CAR. Any motor vehicle designed or intended for operation on a speedway, racetrack, or other facility used or designated for high speed contests between two or more vehicles or for timing of speed.
STOCK CAR. Any motor vehicle of standard design and construction which is modified, adapted or altered in any manner to increase the speed or safety, and designed or intended for operation on a speedway, racetrack, or other facility used or designed for high speed contests between two or more vehicles or for timing of speed.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE. A vehicle, other than a restorable automobile or street rod as those terms are defined in this section, including, but not limited to, any automobile, truck, trailer, marine craft, snowmobile, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, mobile home, pickup camper, camping trailer, and other equipment for motorized transportation, which is in a condition which is described by one of the following:
(1) Has a missing or defective part that is necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle including, but not limited to the (a) motor, (b) drive train (c) a wheel or wheels;
(2) Is stored on blocks, jacks, or other supports;
(3) Does not display a license, or displays a license that is 90 days or more past its required renewal date;
(4) Unmounted pickup campers or vehicles which are towed shall not be deemed inoperable vehicles if they otherwise possess all parts and are capable of normal operation and, if a license is required, display a license that is not more than 90 days past its required renewal date.
RESTORABLE AUTOMOBILES, STREET RODS. A restorable automobile or a street rod is a vehicle which is or can be restored or modified so it is operable on streets and highways and which fits all of the following criteria:
(1) The owner of the vehicle has notified the City's Public Works Department by letter that an automobile restoration or street rod construction project is underway;
(2) The vehicle is eligible for collector/street rod/or pioneer license plates under Minnesota's motor vehicle registration laws;
(3) The vehicle is titled in the name of the person sending the letter of notification for which provision is made in (1) above, or an application for such title is pending with the State of Minnesota.
(Ord. 947, passed 6-23-03; Am. Ord. 1166, passed 11-23-20)