The existence of the following conditions shall raise the presumption
of and shall be prima facie evidence that such a motor vehicle is
in a condition such as to make it deemed a “junked vehicle”:
(1)
The
vehicle does not have lawfully attached to it a current registration
or motor vehicle inspection certificate; and
(2)
Any
such vehicle or vehicle part which has stood at such location for
a period longer than thirty (30) days on private property or seventy-two
(72) hours on public property, with a deflated tire or tires or a
missing wheel or wheels or any other visible missing part to said
vehicle which would be necessary in order for said vehicle to be driven,
or is incapable of being driven or operated for any reason, or has
been wrecked to the point that the vehicle is inoperable.
(Ordinance 2001-10-04, sec. 1, adopted 10/18/01)
It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person, firm or
corporation to leave, park or stand for a period longer than thirty
(30) days on private property or seventy-two (72) hours on public
property in any front, side or rear yard of any lot or on any tract
of land within the city limits any motor vehicle or vehicle part which
may be deemed a “junked vehicle” except where such vehicle
is screened from public view by a solid wall or fence or completely
enclosed in a building.
(Ordinance 2001-10-04, sec. 2, adopted 10/18/01)
Any passenger car or truck that is at least twenty-five (25)
years old is classified as an “antique vehicle” and is
exempt from the “junked vehicle” regulations.
(Ordinance 2001-10-04, sec. 3, adopted 10/18/01)
