For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
Abandoned motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle that is inoperable and more than five years old and left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on public property for a period of more than 48 hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than 48 hours, or a motor vehicle left unattended on the right-of-way of any designated county, state or federal highway within this state or any city street or alley for more than 48 hours or for more than 24 hours on any turnpike project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority.
Antique vehicle.
A passenger car or truck that was manufactured in 1925 or before, or a passenger car or truck that is at least thirty-five (35) years old.
Collector.
A person who:
(1) 
Owns one (1) or more antique or special interest vehicles; and
(2) 
Collects, acquires, or disposes of special interest or antique vehicles or parts of a special interest or antique vehicle for personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.
Demolisher.
A person whose business is to convert a motor vehicle into processed scrap or scrap metal or to otherwise wreck or dismantle a motor vehicle.
Garagekeeper.
An owner or operator of a parking place or establishment, motor vehicle storage facility or establishment for the servicing, repair or maintenance of a motor vehicle.
Junked vehicle.
Any vehicle that is self-propelled and:
(1) 
Does not have lawfully attached to it:
(A) 
An unexpired license plate; and
(B) 
A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate;
(2) 
Is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or
(3) 
Is inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:
(A) 
72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or
(B) 
Ten (10) consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.
Motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle subject to registration under the Certificate of Title Act (V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, chapter 501), as amended, except that, for purposes of this article, it shall also mean a motorboat, outboard motor or vessel subject to registration under chapter 31, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
Ordinary public view.
The view from private or public property, or public right-of-way from average grade of the surrounding property. A junked vehicle that is covered by a tarp, sheeting, car cover, or other clear or opaque covering that generally conforms to the contours of the vehicle shall be considered to be in ordinary public view.
Special interest vehicle.
A motor vehicle of any age that has not been altered or modified from original manufacturer’s specifications and because of its historic interest is being preserved by hobbyists.
Storage facility.
A garage, parking lot or any type of facility or establishment for the servicing, repairing, storing or parking of motor vehicles.
(Ordinance 2022-04-18 adopted 4/11/2022)
To the extent permitted by law, a person authorized by the city to administer the procedures of this article may enter private property for the purposes specified herein to examine a vehicle or vehicle part, obtain information as to the identity of the vehicle and remove or cause the removal of a vehicle part that constitutes a nuisance as defined herein. The judge of the municipal court of the city may issue orders necessary to enforce the procedures of this article.
(Ordinance 2022-04-18 adopted 4/11/2022)
Enforcement and citations issued under this article may be written by any code enforcement officer or any police officer employed by the city, and code enforcement officers may enforce any portion of this article unless expressly reserved to the police department.
(Ordinance 2022-04-18 adopted 4/11/2022)