For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Abandoned motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle that is inoperable and over eight years old and is 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 in excess of 48 hours, or in excess of 12 hours on any turnpike project constructed and maintained by the state turnpike authority.
Antique auto.
Passenger cars or trucks that were manufactured in 1925 or before, or which are at least 35 years old.
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 of them for his own use in order to restore, preserve and maintain an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.
Demolisher.
Any person whose business is to convert a motor vehicle into processed scrap or scrap metal or otherwise to dismantle motor vehicles.
Garagekeeper.
Any owner or operator of a parking place or establishment, motor vehicle storage facility, or any establishment for the servicing, repair or maintenance of motor vehicles.
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 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) 
Seventy-two hours if the vehicle is on public property; or
(B) 
Thirty consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property.
Motor vehicle.
Any motor vehicle subject to registration pursuant to the state Certificate of Title Act or any motorboat, outboard motor, or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, chapter 31.
Special interest vehicle.
A motor vehicle of any age which 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 13-04 adopted 7/18/13; 1994 Code, sec. 93.15)
(a) 
Generally.
The administration of this article shall be the responsibility of the city police department, who may enter upon private property for the purposes specified in the procedures adopted in this article to examine vehicles or parts thereof, to obtain information as to the identity of vehicles and to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance pursuant to the procedures. The municipal court shall have authority to issue any order necessary to enforce the procedures set out in this article. Nothing in this article shall affect parking or other ordinances of the city which permit the immediate removal of a vehicle left upon public property or on a public right-of-way, which vehicle constitutes an obstruction of traffic.
(b) 
Relocation of vehicle.
The relocation of a junked vehicle that is a public nuisance to another location within the corporate city limits after a proceeding for the abatement or removal of the public nuisance has commenced has no effect on the proceeding if the junked vehicle constitutes a public nuisance at the new location.
(c) 
Exceptions.
The provisions hereof shall not apply to any motor vehicle stored as the property of a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty assignment.
(Ordinance 13-04 adopted 7/18/13; 1994 Code, sec. 93.16)
Any violation of this article shall also be considered a criminal violation, class C misdemeanor. If any person or owner violates any of the provisions of this article, the code enforcement officer may issue a citation to said person or owner, prosecuted in municipal court, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in the sum not to exceed the amount allowed by law for each offense. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Further, prosecution in municipal court does not waive any of the city’s civil enforcement actions it may have to enforce this article against any person or owner.
(Ordinance 13-04 adopted 7/18/13; 1994 Code, sec. 93.99)