(a)
The
state law on junked or abandoned motor vehicles shall mean V.T.C.A.,
Transportation Code section 683.001 et seq., and any changes to such
law.
(b)
All
provisions of the state law on junked or abandoned motor vehicles,
V.T.C.A., Transportation Code section 683.001 et seq., governing abandoned
or junked vehicles, are expressly incorporated into this section and
adopted.
(2001 Code, sec. 22-171)
Abandoned or junked motor vehicles which are located in any
place where they are visible from a public place or public right-of-way
are detrimental to the safety and welfare of the general public, tend
to reduce the value of private property, invite vandalism, create
a fire hazard, constitute an attractive nuisance, create a hazard
to the health and safety of minors, and are detrimental to the economic
welfare of the city by producing urban blight which is adverse to
the maintenance and continuing development of the municipalities of
the state, and such violations are therefore declared to be a nuisance.
(2001 Code, sec. 22-172)
It shall be unlawful for any individual, company or corporation
to leave or permit to remain upon public or private property within
the city any abandoned or junked motor vehicle or parts or portions
as provided in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code section 683.001 et seq.
(2001 Code, sec. 22-173)
The administration of this article shall be by a regular, salaried,
full-time employee of the city, except that the removal of abandoned
or junked motor vehicles or parts from property may be by any other
duly authorized person.
(2001 Code, sec. 22-174)
