The words and phrases used in this article, unless the context
otherwise indicates, shall have the following meanings:
Abandoned vehicle.
A motor vehicle, watercraft, outboard motor, or any part
thereof that is inoperable and is left unattended on public property
for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle, watercraft,
outboard motor, or any part thereof that has remained on public property
for a period of more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle,
watercraft, outboard motor, or any part thereof that has remained
on private property without the consent of the owner or person in
control of the property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a
motor vehicle, watercraft, outboard motor, or any part thereof left
unattended on the right-of-way of any designated municipal, county,
state, or federal highway within the city for more than forty-eight
(48) hours.
Antique auto.
Passenger cars or trucks thirty-five (35) or more years old.
City.
The City of Bee Cave, Texas, or its authorized employees,
representatives, or agents.
Collector.
The owner of one or more antique or special interest vehicles
who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of special
interest or antique vehicles or parts thereof for his own use in order
to restore, preserve, and maintain an antique or special interest
vehicle for historic interest.
Junked vehicle.
Any vehicle that is self-propelled and:
(1)
Does not have lawfully attached to it:
(A)
An unexpired license plate; or
(B)
A valid vehicle registration certificate; and
(2)
Is wrecked, dismantled, or partially dismantled, or discarded;
or
(3)
Is inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:
(A)
Seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public
property; or
(B)
Thirty (30) consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.
Law enforcement agency.
(1)
The state department of public safety;
(2)
The police department or marshal's office of a municipality;
(3)
The police department of an institution of higher learning;
(4)
The law enforcement department of the Lower Colorado River Authority;
or
Motor vehicle.
A vehicle that is subject to registration under chapter 501
of the Texas Transportation Code.
Outboard motor.
An outboard motor subject to registration under chapter 31,
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
Person.
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, trust, or other legal entity.
Special interest vehicle.
A motor vehicle of any age that has not been altered or modified
from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of historic
interest, is being preserved by hobbyists.
Vehicle.
A motor vehicle, outboard motor, or watercraft as defined
herein.
Watercraft.
A vessel subject to registration under chapter 31, Texas
Parks and Wildlife Code.
(2002 Code, sec. 8.301)
This article shall apply within the city limits and an additional
5,000 feet outside of the city limits.
(Ordinance 149 adopted 6/11/13)