Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof located on parcels of land zoned for agricultural use or parcels of land not improved with a residential structure containing one or more dwelling units are declared to be public nuisances.
(Ord. 27 § 1, 1973; Ord. 449 § 1, 1989)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. 
A vehicle or parts thereof which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or
B. 
A vehicle or parts thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, a junk dealer or when storage or parking is necessary to the operation of a lawfully conducted business or commercial enterprise; or
C. 
When the vehicle is undergoing emergency repairs, not to exceed forty-eight hours in duration, necessary to make the vehicle operational, and which repairs are restricted to vehicles owned by residents and members of the families residing on the premises.
(Ord. 27 § 2, 1973; Ord. 269 § 2, 1983)
Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof shall be abated pursuant to the public nuisance abatement provisions set forth in Title 14 of this code; provided, however, that in addition to said procedures, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
There shall be included in the notice to the property owner a statement that he may appear in person at the hearing or may present a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land with his reasons for such denial in lieu of appearing. The notice of intention to abate shall be mailed by registered mail to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record, unless the vehicle was in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership.
B. 
A public hearing shall be held upon request for such a hearing by the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the land on which such vehicle was located. This request shall be made within ten days after the mailing of notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle. If the owner of the land on which the vehicle is located submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land within such time period, this statement shall be construed as a request for hearing which does not require the presence of the owner submitting such request. If such a request is not received within such period, removal of the vehicle shall be authorized.
C. 
If, at the hearing, the owner of the land upon which the vehicle is located denies responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, either in person or by sworn written statement, and if it is determined at the hearing that the vehicle was placed on the land without the consent of the landowner and that he has not subsequently acquiesced in its presence, the city council shall not assess the costs of administration or removal of the vehicle against the property upon which the vehicle is located or otherwise attempt to collect such costs from the owner.
D. 
The city manager or his authorized representative shall, within five days after removing any such vehicle, notify the Department of Motor Vehicles, identifying the vehicle or part thereof, and any evidence of registration available, including, but not limited to, the registration certificates of title or license plates.
E. 
After any such vehicle has been removed, it shall not be reconstructed or made operable, unless it is a vehicle which qualifies for either horseless carriage license plates or historical vehicle license plates, in which case the vehicle may be reconstructed or made operable.
(Ord. 27 § 3, 1973; Ord. 100 § 75, 1976; Ord. 916 § 5, 2006)
Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles parked on residential properties that are improved with one or more dwelling units are declared to be public nuisances.
(Ord. 449 § 2, 1989)
Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof shall be abated pursuant to the public nuisance abatement provisions set forth in Title 14 of this code; provided, however, that in addition to said procedures, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Notice to Abate. Notice of public nuisance shall be mailed by registered or certified mail to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record of the vehicle, unless the vehicle was/is in such a condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. The notice of public nuisance shall include a statement explaining to the owner of the land that he/she may appear in person at the hearing or may present a sworn, written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land with his/her reasons for such denial in lieu of appearing.
B. 
Appeal—Hearing. A public hearing shall be held upon request for such a hearing by the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the land on which such vehicle was located. This request shall be made within ten days after the mailing of notice of public nuisance.
(Ord. 449 § 2, 1989; Ord. 916 § 6, 2006)
After such ten-day period, if the vehicle still exists on the property in the same manner, the vehicle and/or property owner will be issued a citation. Anyone violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction which will carry a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
(Ord. 449 § 2, 1989)