Section
90.01 Declaration of purpose
90.02 Administration
90.03 Definitions
90.04 Abandoned vehicle unlawful; removal authorized
90.05 Nuisance vehicle unlawful; removal authorized
90.06 Junked motor vehicle regulated; removal authorized
90.07 Removal of abandoned, nuisance or junked motor vehicles; pre-towing notice requirements
90.08 Exceptions to prior notice requirement
90.09 Removal of vehicles; post-towing notice requirements
90.10 Right to probable cause hearing before sale or final disposition of vehicle
90.11 Redemption of vehicle during proceedings
90.12 Sale and disposition of unclaimed vehicle
90.13 Conditions on removal of vehicles from private property
90.14 Protection against criminal or civil liability
90.15 Exceptions
90.16 Unlawful removal of impounded vehicle
Statutory reference:
Removal, disposal of junked and abandoned motor vehicles, see G.S. § 160A-303
(A) The town is authorized by G.S. §§ 160A-193, 160A-303 and 160A-303.2 to regulate, restrain or prohibit abandoned, nuisance and junked motor vehicles on public and private property within the town’s ordinance-making jurisdiction.
(B) The town finds it necessary and desirable to promote or enhance:
(1) The quality of urban attractiveness and aesthetic appearance of the town;
(2) The protection of property values throughout the town;
(3) The preservation of the liveability and attractiveness of neighborhoods;
(4) The promotion of tourism, conventions and other opportunities for economic development for the town;
(5) The attractiveness of the town’s thoroughfares and commercial roads which present the primary, public visibility to visitors and to passers-by of the town; and
(6) The promotion of the comfort, happiness and emotional stability of occupants of property in the vicinity of junked motor vehicles.
(1985 Code, § 90.01)
(A) The Town Police Department and Town Manager shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(B) The Police Department shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be abandoned on the public streets and highways within the town, and on property owned by the town.
(C) The Town Manager or his or her designee shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of abandoned, nuisance or junked motor vehicles located on private property.
(D) The town may, on an annual basis, contract with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store and dispose of abandoned vehicles, nuisance vehicles and junked motor vehicles in compliance with this chapter and applicable state laws.
(E) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the legal authority or powers of officers of the Town Police Department and Fire Department in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties.
(1985 Code, § 90.02)
Loading...