[Adopted 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-12]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COVERED
A vehicle that is fully covered with a tarp or car cover.
ENCLOSED
Contained within a building or structure consisting of a
roof and four walls; or behind a solid, maintained fence so that it
cannot be seen from a public right-of-way.
HOBBY CAR
A vehicle that a resident works on or tinkers with as a hobby.
INOPERABLE
A vehicle that is currently incapable of its intended use.
The following examples are illustrative and not meant to be exclusive
or limiting:
A.
The engine or motor is inoperative.
B.
Any one or more of the wheels are removed from the vehicle.
C.
Two or more tires are deflated.
D.
Major operating components are missing or in such condition
to make the vehicle inoperable.
E.
The vehicle does not have current registration, if required.
VEHICLE
An automobile, car, truck, bus, self-powered recreational
vehicle, tractor truck or other object designed and constructed for
travel upon the roads of this state, or subject to licensing for travel,
or intended as a carrier for goods or persons from point to point.
"Vehicle" does not include bicycles, scooters, motorized bicycles,
motor-driven cycles, motorcycles, boats, trailers or other towable
implements.
[Adopted 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-12]
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or allow
an inoperable vehicle upon their real property within the City limits
of the City of Lincoln.
[Adopted 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-12]
The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
A. Vehicles located at businesses where the sale or repair of vehicles
is carried out, or at salvage yards/junkyards; provided that such
business is operating in an appropriate zoning district or under a
conditional use permit, and such business holds a valid City business
license.
C. Temporarily inoperable vehicles. For purposes of this section, "temporarily
inoperable vehicle" means vehicles that are inoperable for less than
60 continuous days; or no more than 90 days during any calendar year.
No more than one temporarily inoperable vehicle is allowed at any
one time.
D. One unenclosed hobby car is allowed per residence in residential
zones.
E. A race car on its trailer.
F. Antique automobiles, provided the vehicle has an antique license
as allowed by law.
[Adopted 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-12]
Violations of this chapter are punishable by a fine of not less
than $25 nor more than $100. Each day of violation shall be considered
a separate offense.