No person shall abandon or leave any vehicle upon any public
or private property for such time and under such circumstances as
to cause such vehicle to become a nuisance.
(Ord. 409, 7-2-1979)
For the purposes of this chapter, any one of the following circumstances
existing prior to, or at the time notice is delivered, shall be considered
prima facie evidence that a vehicle upon public or private property
is an abandoned vehicle constituting a nuisance.
A. Deflated
or Removed Tires: When any of the four tires of the main wheels of
such vehicle have been removed or are deflated other than for repair.
B. Main Wheels
Removed: When any of the main wheels of the vehicle have been removed,
other than for repair.
C. Suspended
by Jacks, Blocks or Other Devices: When such vehicle is totally or
partially suspended above the ground by jacks, blocks or any other
lifting devices, other than for repair.
D. Current
License Plates or Permits not Displayed—Exception: When current
license plates or valid temporary permits are not displayed on such
vehicle; provided, that this shall not apply to vehicles in the possession
of licensed dealers for the purpose of sale at the place licensed
for such sale.
E. Vehicle
Inoperable: When any part of the mechanism of the vehicle has been
removed so as to render the vehicle inoperable, other than for repair.
(Ord. 409, 7-2-1979)
A. Misdemeanor:
It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate or fail to comply with
any of the provisions of this chapter.
B. Fine: Every person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section
1-4-1 of this code.
(Ord. 409, 7-2-1979; 2003 Code)