[Adopted 11-20-1989 as L.L. No. 2-1989]
This Article has as its purpose the prevention of private and public
nuisances created by the location and storage of junk vehicles on private
property within the Town of Riga (outside the limits of the Village of Churchville).
Said vehicles are an attractive nuisance to children, constitute a health
and safety concern for all and are a source of vexation and annoyance. They
depreciate the value of neighboring property and are a potential source of
fire and explosions. The preservation of public health, protection of property
and elimination of public peril make local legislation to terminate such practice
a necessity.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association
or other entity owning real property in the Town of Riga or his agent, employee
or tenant to suffer, permit or cause to be left or stored any junk motor vehicle,
whether or not owned by him, upon his property in violation of the provisions
of this Article or any other local law of the Town of Riga.
Notices are to be given by personal service or by certified mail.
This Article may be used and enforced against any junked vehicle already
located in the possession of the Town of Riga and any vehicle presently deemed
a junk vehicle under the terms hereof.
[Adopted 11-20-1989 as L.L. No. 3-1989]
The purpose of this Article is to provide for the disposition of abandoned,
discarded or unregistered motor vehicles upon public property and rights-of-way
within the municipality which are detrimental to safety, health and the public
welfare. They constitute a safety hazard, inhibit road maintenance and are
a nuisance. They are a source of vexation and annoyance. They depreciate the
value of neighboring properties. The preservation of public health and protection
of property and the elimination of public peril compels the governing body
to legislate on this matter. It is hereby declared that the adoption of this
Article has for its purpose the effective termination of such practices.
It shall be unlawful for any person or his agent or employee to abandon
or to suffer, permit or cause to be left any motor vehicle, whether or not
owned by him, upon any public street or right-of-way or in any public place
or on his own property in a right-of-way in violation of the provisions of
this Article or any other local law of the Town of Riga.
If an abandoned vehicle, as hereinbefore defined, at the time of abandonment
has no number plates affixed and is of a value of $750 or less, or the amount
authorized in § 1224 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as amended from
time to time, title shall immediately vest in said Town. The aforesaid value
shall be determined by any duly authorized agent or employee for the Town.
Any proceeds from the sale of an abandoned vehicle, less any expenses
incurred by the Town of Riga, shall be held by the Town, without interest,
for the benefit of the owner of such vehicle for a period of one year. If
not claimed within such one-year period, such proceeds shall be paid into
the general fund of the Town.
The last registered owner of an abandoned vehicle shall be presumed
to be the owner and be liable to the Town of Riga for the costs of removal
and storage of such vehicle, unless he shall present proof of present ownership
in another person. Removal and storage charges shall not exceed sums set by
the Town Board resolutions, as adopted from time to time.
Notices are to be given by personal service or by certified mail.
This Article may be used and enforced against any abandoned vehicle
already in the possession of the Town of Riga and any vehicle presently deemed
abandoned under the terms hereof.