A. 
Scope. The provisions of this article shall govern abandoned vehicles on private property. As a means to these ends, this article provides for the identification, notification, registration, inspection and removal of such vehicles, and penalties for noncompliance.
B. 
Responsibility. The owner of the property and the owner of the vehicle and any persons with lien holder ship on the vehicle shall be responsible for compliance with this article. All cost associated with the permitting, maintenance and removal of such vehicle shall be absorbed by such persons. In the absence of identification of vehicle ownership, or lien holder, the owner of the property shall bear all responsibility for compliance with this article.
C. 
Enforcement. The Code Officer, Chief of Police or a Police Officer of the Borough are hereby authorized to enforce this article.
D. 
Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this article and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein:
ABANDONED VEHICLE
A vehicle that can not be legally conveyed or operated upon the highway.
ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications.
ARTICULATED BUS
A bus designed to transport passengers and on which passengers are authorized to be transported, consisting of two or more units or sections permanently assembled in tandem by flexible connections, which permit passenger movement throughout the length of the bus.
AUTHORIZED VEHICLE
A vehicle or type of vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, for which special operating or equipment privileges are given by law or regulation of the department based on design and utility for work within a highway.
BUS
(1) 
Shall be any of the following:
(a) 
A motor vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or
(b) 
A motor vehicle, other than a taxicab or limousine, designed to transport not more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
(2) 
The term does not include a vehicle used in a ride-sharing arrangement, as defined in the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L. 121 1, No. 279), entitled "An act providing for ridesharing arrangements and providing that certain laws shall be inapplicable to ridesharing arrangements,"[1] or a school bus.
CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLE
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured at least 15 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition, which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Any classic motor vehicle properly registered under Section 1340 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75 (relating to antique and classic plates), on the effective date of the amendment to this definition which fails to qualify as a classic motor vehicle pursuant to these provisions may retain such classic registration unless another type of registration is applied for and issued for the vehicle.
COLLECTIBLE MOTOR VEHICLE
A reconstructed motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, substantially modified from the manufacturer's original specifications and appearance and maintained in a collectible condition as determined by the Department of Transportation.
COMBINATION
Two or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem.
COMMERCIAL IMPLEMENT OF HUSBANDRY
A self-propelled vehicle used commercially to apply nutrients, soil amendments or chemicals for production agriculture and operated or moved upon highways for not more than 180 days in a calendar year.
CONSTRUCTION TRUCK
A three- or four-axle truck engaged in construction operations.
CONVERTER GEAR
A trailer designed and used exclusively to tow a semitrailer by mounting the semitrailer on the fifth wheel of the converter gear. The term includes the terms "auxiliary axle" and "jeep dolly."
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A motor vehicle which operates solely by use of a battery or battery pack and which meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. The term includes a motor vehicle which is powered mainly through the use of an electric battery or battery pack but which uses a flywheel that stores energy produced by the electric motor or through regenerative braking to assist in operation of the motor vehicle.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE
A fire department vehicle, police vehicle, sheriff vehicle, ambulance, blood-delivery vehicle, hazardous material response vehicle, armed forces emergency vehicle, one vehicle operated by a coroner or chief county medical examiner and one vehicle operated by a chief deputy coroner or deputy chief county medical examiner used for answering emergency calls, or any other vehicle designated by the State Police under section 6106 (relating to designation of emergency vehicles by Pennsylvania State Police),[2] or a privately owned vehicle used in answering an emergency call when used by any of the following:
(1) 
A police chief and assistant chief.
(2) 
A fire chief, assistant chief and, when a fire company has three or more fire vehicles, a second or third assistant chief.
(3) 
A fire police captain and fire police lieutenant.
(4) 
An ambulance corps commander and assistant commander.
(5) 
A river rescue commander and assistant commander.
(6) 
A county emergency management coordinator.
(7) 
A fire marshal.
(8) 
A rescue service chief and assistant chief.
ESSENTIAL PARTS
All integral and body parts of a vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title, the removal, alteration or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type or mode of operation.
FARM EQUIPMENT
A vehicle designed or used exclusively for agricultural operations and only incidentally operated or moved upon highways, including, but not limited to, farm tractors, choppers and balers.
FARM VEHICLE
A truck or truck tractor determined by the Department of Transportation to be used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
FOREIGN VEHICLE
A vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title brought into this commonwealth from another state, territory or country other than in the ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or dealer and not registered in this commonwealth.
FULL TRAILER
A trailer so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. A semitrailer attached to a towing vehicle by means of an auxiliary front axle or dolly shall be deemed to be a full trailer.
HIGHWAY
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The term includes a roadway open to the use of the public for vehicular travel on grounds of a college or university or public or private school or public or historical park.
HOUSE TRAILER
(1) 
A trailer which is designed, constructed and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode or sleeping place (either permanently or temporarily) and is equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and highways.
(2) 
A trailer containing a chassis and exterior shell designed and constructed for use as a house trailer, as defined in Subsection (1), but which is used permanently or temporarily for advertising, sales, display or promotion of merchandise or services, or for any other commercial purpose except the transportation of property.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
An electric vehicle which allows power to be delivered to the drive wheels solely by a battery-powered electric motor but which also incorporates the use of a combustion engine to provide power to the battery and which meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. The primary source of power for the motor must be the electric battery or battery pack and not the combustion engine.
IMPLEMENT OF HUSBANDRY
A vehicle designed or adapted and determined by the department to be used exclusively for agricultural operations and infrequently operated or moved upon highways.
LIEN HOLDER
A person holding a security interest in a vehicle.
LIMOUSINE
A motor vehicle designed for carrying no more than nine passengers, exclusive of the driver, and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
MASS-TRANSIT VEHICLE
A self-propelled or electrically propelled device designed for carrying 15 or more passengers exclusive of the driver, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation, including but not limited to subway cars, buses, trolleys and trackless trolleys but excluding railroad passenger cars.
MAXI-CUBE VEHICLE
A combination. The truck may have either a detachable or permanently attached cargo box. The cargo box on the trailer shall be designed such that the truck may be loaded and unloaded through the trailer. Both cargo box shall exceed 34 feet in length and the overall length of the combination shall not exceed 65 feet.
MOBILE HOME
A trailer designed and used exclusively for living quarters or commercial purposes, which exceeds the maximum size limitations prescribed by this title for operation on a highway and is only incidentally operated on a highway.
MODULAR HOUSING UNDERCARRIAGE
A trailer which is used to transport a modular housing unit.
MODULAR HOUSING UNIT
A unit transported on a removable or nonremovable frame designed for residential purposes which is wholly or in substantial part fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing facilities for assembly and installation on the building site.
MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE
A truck, truck tractor or combination having a gross weight or registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds.
MOTOR HOME
A motor vehicle designed or adapted for use as a mobile dwelling or office, except a motor vehicle equipped with a truck-camper.
MOTOR VEHICLE
A vehicle, which is self-propelled, except one which is propelled solely by human power or by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE
A motorcycle, including a motor scooter, with a motor, which produces not to exceed five brake horsepower.
MOTORCYCLE
A motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLE
A motor-driven cycle equipped with operable pedals, a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower, a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission, and a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour or an electric motor-driven cycle equipped with operable pedals and an automatic transmission powered by an electric battery or battery-pack-powered electric motor with a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour.
MULTIPURPOSE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
A motor vehicle which is 50 inches or less in width and 600 pounds or less in dry weight and which is used exclusively for agricultural operations and only incidentally operated or moved upon the highways.
PARK or PARKING
(1) 
When permitted, means the temporary storing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, off the roadway.
(2) 
When prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.
PASSENGER CAR
A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, designed primarily for the transportation of persons and designed for carrying no more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and primarily used for the transportation of persons. The term includes motor vehicles which are designed with seats that may be readily removed and reinstalled, but does not include such vehicles if used primarily for the transportation of property.
PENNDOT
Wherever the phrase "PennDOT" is used, it shall be construed to mean the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and all departmental forms, fact sheets and departmental regulations and or actions as related to the Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Code, Title 75.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any real property located within the Borough but not owned by the Borough.
PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY
A way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
PROPERTY OWNER
The person(s) listed as the owner(s) of such real estate property as named on any title, deed, Delaware County tax records or Yeadon Borough tax records.
RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLE
A vehicle materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts, new or used, or a vehicle, other than an antique or classic vehicle, for which a certificate of junk was issued and is thereafter restored to operating condition.
RECREATIONAL TRAILER
A trailer designed or adapted and used exclusively for recreational purposes.
REPAIR
The reconstruction or renewal of any part of a vehicle, shall include but shall not be limited to, painting, restoration and other bodywork or replacement thereof; engine or transmission replacement, rebuilds or reassembly.
SCHOOL BUS
(1) 
A motor vehicle which:
(a) 
Is designed to carry 10 passengers or more, including the driver; and
(b) 
Is used for the transportation of preprimary, primary or secondary school students to or from public, private or parochial schools or events related to such schools or school-related activities.
(2) 
The term does not include a motor vehicle used to transport preprimary, primary or secondary school students to or from public, private or parochial schools or events related to such schools or school-related activities, which is designed to carry 10 to 15 passengers, including the driver, and which is registered in this commonwealth as a bus prior to March 1, 1993, or a motor vehicle which is designed to carry 10 to 15 passengers, including the driver, and which was titled to any public, private or parochial school on or before March 1, 1993, and which is registered to that public, private or parochial school in this commonwealth as a bus prior to September 15, 1993.
SCHOOL VEHICLE
A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, designed for carrying no more than 10 passengers, including the driver, and used for the transportation of preprimary, primary or secondary school students while registered by or under contract to a school district or private or parochial school. The term includes vehicles having chartered, group and party rights under the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and used for the transportation of school children.
SEMITRAILER
A trailer so constructed that some part of its weight rests upon or is carried by the towing vehicle.
SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT
(1) 
Vehicles not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property, except for tools and parts necessary for the use and maintenance of the vehicle, and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway.
(2) 
Vehicles which have machinery permanently attached shall not carry a load, except for tools and parts necessary for the use and maintenance of the permanently attached machinery and are only incidentally operated or moved over a highway.
(3) 
The term includes, but is not limited to: ditch-digging apparatus, well-boring apparatus; earthmoving and road construction and maintenance machinery, such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, snowplows, ditchers, graders, finishing machines, road rollers, scarifiers, earth moving carryalls, scrapers, power shovels and drag lines; and self-propelled cranes and tractors, other than truck tractors. The term does not include house trailers; dump trucks; or truck-mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels.
SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLE
A vehicle not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles.
STREET ROD
A motor vehicle, or a reproduction thereof, with a model year of 1948 or older which has been materially altered or modified by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts and with a gross weight or registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds.
STREETCAR
Cars other than a railroad train for transporting persons or property and operated upon rails.
TAXI
A motor vehicle designed for carrying no more than eight passengers, exclusive of the driver, on a call and demand service, and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
TOW DOLLY
A trailer designed and used exclusively to tow another vehicle by mounting its front or rear wheels on the tow dolly while the other wheels of the towed vehicle remain in contact with the ground.
TRAILER
A vehicle designed to be towed by a motor vehicle.
TRUCK
A motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. The term includes motor vehicles designed with seats that may be readily removed and reinstalled if those vehicles are primarily used for the transportation of property.
TRUCK TRACTOR
A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
TRUCK-CAMPER
A structure designed, used or maintained primarily to be loaded or affixed to a motor vehicle to provide a mobile dwelling, sleeping place, office or commercial space.
UTILITY TRAILER
A trailer, except a recreational trailer, which does not have air brakes.
VEHICLE
Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices used exclusively upon rails or tracks. The term does not include a self-propelled wheel chair or an electrical mobility device operated by and designed for the exclusive use of a person with a mobility-related disability. "Vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, tractors, snowmobiles, construction equipment and all other devices listed in the above definitions.
VEHICLE OWNER
A person, other than a lien holder, having the property rights in or title to a vehicle. The term includes a person entitled to the use and possession of a vehicle subject to a security interest in another person, but excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 55 P.S. § 695.1.1 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6106.
A. 
Abandonment of vehicles prohibited.
(1) 
Except as provided for in other regulations, no person shall permit, park, keep, store or maintain an abandoned vehicle on private property in the Borough for a period of more than seven days.
(2) 
Exceptions.
(a) 
An abandoned vehicle not otherwise a nuisance, does not include a vehicle in an enclosed building approved for the use there of, provided that the building is in compliance with all housing, maintenance and building codes, nor does it include a vehicle on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner, when necessary to the operation of such business, provided that it is in compliance with all applicable Borough ordinances.
(b) 
A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo repairs provided that the vehicle is registered with the Borough and a permit is secured as outlined in § 220-69 below.
B. 
Abandoned vehicles; description. A vehicle located on private property that meets one or more of the following conditions shall be considered an abandoned vehicle:
(1) 
Absence of a current registration sticker.
(2) 
Absence of a current inspection sticker.
(3) 
Absence of a vehicle identification plate or license plate.
(4) 
Absence of a ascertainable vehicle identification number.
(5) 
Current and up-to-date insurance; where required by state law.
(6) 
The vehicle is damaged, in a state of major/partial disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled.
(7) 
One or more of the vehicle tires are deflated or missing for more than seven days.
(8) 
The vehicle is unable to move on its own power and or is located on the property in a manner that makes it unable to move.
(9) 
Vegetation has overtaken the vehicle and or based upon other conditions surrounding the vehicle, it appears to have been disregarded and or has become a public nuisance and or eyesore.
(10) 
Vehicles that meet any or all of the criteria of Subsection B(1) through (9) above, that are under a tarp or other such cover, shall also be considered abandoned.
Except as provided for in other regulations, no person shall permit, keep, store or maintain the exterior storage of or presence of any vehicle parts, components and or accessories thereof, unless they are incidental to the current repairs of a vehicle covered under this section, and shall be removed from the property as soon as they are no longer needed.
Classic, collectibles or antique vehicles may remain upon a premise, with permission of the owner of the premise, if such vehicles comply with the following provisions based upon recognized PennDOT regulations:
A. 
Classic, antique, collectible and all other types of vehicles must be properly registered with PennDOT and must have registration plates attached to the vehicles at all times.
B. 
Classic and collectible vehicles must have an annual state vehicle safety inspection, but are exempt from annual state vehicle emissions testing.
C. 
Antique vehicles are exempt from all annual state vehicle safety and emissions inspections.
D. 
Abandoned vehicles are prohibited on the property.
E. 
As per PennDOT regulations, classic, antique and collectible vehicles must be maintained in a condition that is essentially the same as that which a vehicle of that particular year and model would have been in at the time it was originally manufactured.
F. 
At no time shall any classic, antique, collectible or any other types of vehicles be a public nuisance, or a menace to public health and safety or in violation of any Borough ordinance.
G. 
All classic, antique, collectible and all other types of vehicles must have current liability insurance as required by federal and or state law.
H. 
Classic, antique, collectible and all other types of vehicles shall comply with any and all provisions of this article.
A. 
Enforcement action proceedings. Any violations of this article shall be just cause for the Code Officer to initiate enforcement action proceedings. Such proceedings shall consist of the following:
(1) 
Notification as specified in Subsection B.
(2) 
Follow-up inspection for compliance in accordance to Subsection C.
(3) 
Issuance of citations and impounding of vehicle in accordance to § 220-70.
B. 
Notification of responsible parties. Notice shall be given to persons responsible for the disposition of any abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts. Such notice shall be in the form of a abandoned vehicle placard left on the vehicle or upon the property in a conspicuous place or certified mail sent to the responsible parties as specified in § 220-62B.
C. 
Time for compliance. Notice shall give the parties involved, 72 hours to remove the vehicle. Failure to remove such vehicle within the seventy-two-hour period shall be a violation of this article.
(1) 
Impounding. Vehicles that have not been removed after 72 hours shall result in the issuance of citations and the impoundment of the vehicle in accordance to § 220-70.
D. 
Removal of placards prohibited. Removal of any abandoned vehicle placards shall be a violation of this section and citations will be issued automatically without any further notice. Penalties shall be as specified in § 220-6D.
E. 
Minimum notification required. Notification of vehicle owner by way of placard left on the vehicle shall be sufficient for the issuance of citations and impounding of the vehicle as specified in § 220-70. Notification of owner of the premises shall be sufficient in cases where vehicle owner can not be clearly identified.
Vehicles which, due to their condition and/or location, present an imminent danger to the health and safety of the general public, may be removed in accordance with § 220-70.
Any vehicles covered by a tarp or other similar cover must be properly maintained and shall be kept clean and free of any rips, tears, excessive discoloration or the accumulation of any debris that may collect on the cover. Failure to do so shall be considered a public nuisance and a violation of this article. Citations and penalties shall be handled as provided for in § 220-6.
A. 
Permit required; extenuating circumstances. A resident of the Borough who has legal title to an abandoned vehicle or title to the real estate property in which the abandoned vehicle is located may apply for an abandoned vehicle permit to keep and maintain such vehicle, if the abandonment is due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, death of vehicle owner(s), loss of employment, and/or financial difficulties. Loss or suspension of driving privileges, insurance coverage or vehicle registration as a result of any motor vehicle moving violations, orders of a judicial court or actions from PennDOT shall not qualify as an extenuating circumstance. Such request must comply with the following conditions:
(1) 
A completed permit application, with all required information and fees paid, shall be submitted to the Appeals Board for review and approval.
(2) 
No property shall have more than one abandoned vehicle at any time.
(3) 
Applicant must show proof of legal title to the abandoned vehicle.
(4) 
Applicant must have legal title to the real estate property where the vehicle will be located or notarized approval from the owner of the property to park, keep, store or maintain the abandoned vehicle.
(5) 
Applicant must provide photo ID as proof of identification.
(6) 
Applicant must provide a plot plan of the property to include the location of where the vehicle will be or is located, and its proximity to the property lines and all structures located on the property.
(7) 
Vehicle shall comply with § 220-16H.
(8) 
Applicant must provide current, up-to-date pictures of the abandoned vehicle, showing the front, both sides and rear.
(9) 
Applicant must provide a detailed description of the circumstances surrounding the abandoned vehicle and the reason why the vehicle should be allowed to remain and a projected timetable of when the vehicle will be removed or ready for legal conveyance upon the highway.
B. 
Permit required, repairs and restoration. A resident of the Borough who has legal title to an abandoned vehicle or title to the real estate property in which the abandoned vehicle is located may apply for an abandoned vehicle permit to keep and maintain such vehicle for the purpose of repairing and restoring the vehicle to legal conveyance upon the highway. Applicant must comply with Subsection A above and the following additional procedures and conditions:
(1) 
No property shall have more than one abandoned vehicle at any time. However, if an applicant proposes to significantly consolidate the essential parts of two separate vehicles of the same make or model into one vehicle; they may request two separate permits for each vehicle.
(2) 
Applicant must provide a detailed description of the repairs to be performed and the projected timetable for completion of such repairs; and when the vehicle will be removed or ready for legal conveyance upon the highway.
(3) 
All repairs must be performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.
C. 
Permit required; armed services and military personnel. In conjunction with PennDOT Regulations Title 75, a member of the United States Armed Forces or an agent of an owner currently serving on active duty may apply for an abandoned vehicle permit, to keep and maintain a vehicle on private property in the Borough, while owner is on active duty outside of the state. Applicant must comply with Subsection A above, and the vehicle must be removed or be ready for legal conveyance upon the highway within 20 days of the owner's(s') return to the state from active duty.
D. 
Permit conditions. The following conditions shall apply to all abandoned vehicle permits:
(1) 
Approved abandoned vehicles shall display an approval permit placard issued by the Borough.
(2) 
Removal of permit placard shall be a considered a violation of this article. Citations and penalties shall be handled as provided for in § 220-7.
(3) 
The property where the vehicle is located must be maintained in a neat and orderly manner, and the abandoned vehicle shall not be an eyesore, public hazard or public nuisance.
(4) 
The vehicle shall be subject to inspection by Borough representatives at any reasonable time.
(5) 
The permit applicant, premises owner and vehicle owner shall be responsible for compliance with § 220-69.
(6) 
No person shall have more than one abandoned vehicle in the Borough or be responsible for more than one open abandoned vehicle permit at a time, except as provided for in Subsection B(1) above.
(7) 
Any applicant wishing for an extension of time shall pay all required fees and apply for a new permit, which shall be reviewed by the Appeals Board.
E. 
Permit approval; denials. The issuance of an abandoned vehicle permit shall be at the discretion of the Appeals Board and shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed 180 days. Any permit application that is denied shall subject the vehicle to enforcement action proceedings as per § 220-66A.
F. 
Revocation of permit. Any permit issued under the guidelines of this section may be revoked or suspended by the Borough for any misrepresentation of facts and or non compliance with the permit conditions. Any permit that is revoked shall subject the vehicle to enforcement action proceedings as per § 220-66A.
G. 
Permit expiration. A permit shall be considered expired and null and void:
(1) 
The permit has been revoked by the Borough for any violations of this article.
(2) 
The permit has expired, which shall subject the vehicle to enforcement action proceedings as per § 220-66A.
(3) 
The owner has secured legal title, valid registration, inspection and current liability insurance insofar as are required by federal and state law; and the vehicle is ready for legal conveyance and operation upon the highway.
H. 
Appeals. Anyone wishing to appeal the decision of the Appeals Board may make such appeal to the Borough Council, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 10 days after the day the decision was served.
I. 
Stays of enforcement. Appeals of permit denials, revocations and expirations (other than imminent danger notices) shall stay any enforcement action proceedings until the appeal is heard by the Borough Council.
J. 
Council decision. The Council shall hear and render a decision upon the appeal within 30 days of notice of appeal.
K. 
Council denial. Denial of any appeals before Council shall subject the vehicle to enforcement action proceedings as per § 220-66A.
A. 
Abatement. Upon failure to comply with a notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the Borough or contractor hired by the Borough shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and remove such abandoned vehicles. The costs of such removal shall be the responsibility of all person responsible as specified in § 220-62B. Failure to pay such cost shall result in the Borough filing a lien as prescribed in § 220-6E.
B. 
Impounding. The Code Officer, Chief of Police or a police officer of the Borough are hereby authorized to remove any abandoned vehicle that is in violation of this article. Such vehicle shall be impounded for storage in a facility approved by the Borough Council. The owner may lawfully claim any impounded vehicle. The owner or operator of the impounded vehicle must obtain a certificate of release from the Code Officer or person designated by him/her. The property owner and/or tenant and/or vehicle owner shall be responsible for all costs of having the vehicle removed and stored under this subsection. The towing company as allowed for under PennDOT regulations may claim any vehicles not claimed within the time period specified under state statutes.
C. 
Notice of removal and impounding. A notice in accordance to § 220-7 shall be sent within 10 days from the time of removal of any vehicle under authority granted by this section. The notice shall designate the location from which the vehicle was removed, the reason for its removal and the storage facility in which it was impounded.
D. 
Violations. Failure to comply with this article shall be considered a violation and citations and possible fines shall be issued as per § 220-6.