4-3-3: ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE UNLAWFUL:
It is unlawful for any person to allow the accumulation of vegetable waste, litter, garbage, junk, old car bodies or trailers, filth or refuse of any kind or nature within or upon any private alley, yard or area except where the same is temporarily deposited for immediate removal.
   A.   Junk Motor Vehicles: Except as provided in this section it is unlawful to leave any unregistered or uninsured motor vehicle on public or private property which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperative, abandoned or discarded. All of these vehicles are considered junk motor vehicles.
   B.   Exceptions: The provisions of subsection A of this section do not apply to:
      1.   Business premises used as a licensed dealer, manufacturer, distributor, auto wrecking shop and dismantler or rebuilder of motor vehicles.
      2.   Business premises used as a licensed repair shop for motor vehicles.
      3.   Junk motor vehicles placed in a completely enclosed building, behind an obscure six foot (6') fence or not visible from any public roadway or adjoining property.
   C.   Removal And Disposition Of Junk Motor Vehicle: Every person who abandons a junk motor vehicle and the owner of the private property on which it is located are jointly responsible for the cost of removal and disposition of such motor vehicle. It shall be presumed that the last registered owner is the person who abandoned such vehicle.
   D.   Abandoned Or Discarded Vehicle: A junk motor vehicle remaining on public property for more than seventy two (72) hours or on private property for more than thirty (30) days is presumed to have been abandoned or discarded by the owner of such vehicle with the permission of the occupant and/or owner of such private property.
   E.   Violation: Any person who violates the provisions of this section and refuses to remove such garbage, refuse or junk motor vehicle is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 06-07, 12-11-2006)