The presence of a dismantled, partially dismantled, or inoperable
vehicle or parts thereof on any occupied or unoccupied land within
the City limits in violation of the terms of this chapter is a public
nuisance.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle which by reason of dismantling, disrepair
or other cause is incapable of being propelled under its own power.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any wheeled vehicle which is self-propelled or intended to
be self-propelled.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to store on, place on, or permit to be stored or placed on, or allowed to remain on any occupied or unoccupied land within the City limits a dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicle or any parts of a motor vehicle except in zones where such activity is within the contemplated purposes of a duly licensed business under the provisions of Chapter
250, Zoning, unless such articles shall be kept in a wholly enclosed garage or structure.
An owner or tenant may store, permit to be stored or allow to
remain upon his premises any dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable
motor vehicle or parts thereof for a period not to exceed 48 hours
if such motor vehicle is registered in his name; and provided further
that any such owner or tenant may, in the event of hardship, secure
a permit from the City to extend such period of 48 hours for an additional
period not to exceed one week.
Upon application by the registered owner of a motor vehicle covered by this chapter, and upon the proof of hardship, the Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to issue the permit provided by §
233-4 and shall require the payment of a fee as set from time to time by the City Council for each permit issued.
This chapter shall be construed as being supplementary to any
sections of the health or zoning codes relating to rubbish, litter,
garbage, refuse, trash, or junk and shall not be construed to permit
the parking or placing of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable
motor vehicles on any street.