As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ABANDONED OR JUNKED VEHICLE
A vehicle that is in such defective condition as to be unable
to be moved under its own power, or which does not show proper current
license plates and/or an inspection certificate as required by the
laws of New Jersey, provided that a temporarily disabled vehicle which
is to be repaired within a reasonable time shall not be deemed to
be an abandoned vehicle.
IN THE OPEN
Not within a structure composed of walls, roof and doors
completely shielding the interior from view.
PRIVATE LOTS OR YARDS
Includes any land which is privately owned within the City
which is not licensed as a junkyard.
No person shall cause, allow or permit an abandoned or junked
vehicle to stand in the open on a private lot or yard or anywhere
in the open.
If any person to whom an order is directed pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter shall fail to comply therewith, the Chief of Police
or his designee may cause the vehicle in question to be removed, and
for that purpose may authorize entry upon the premises on which the
vehicle is located, and may cause the vehicle to be towed away, in
which event the cost thereof shall be charged against and become a
lien upon the property on which the vehicle is located, which lien
shall be collected with and in the same manner as taxes levied upon
the premises.
[Amended 2-6-1990 by Ord. No. 90-02]
A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall upon
conviction thereof be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.
B. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or
on which a violation occurs or continues.