As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
A.
Any inoperable vehicle as defined in this section which is permitted
to remain:
(1)
On any privately owned property for more than 30 days. Such motor vehicle
shall prima facie be deemed to be abandoned, unless the owner produces adequate
proof to the Chief of Police or any member of the Police Department that the
owner has taken steps to effect the repair or removal of the vehicle; provided,
however, that such motor vehicle shall be automatically deemed to be abandoned
if it is permitted to remain on privately owned property for 180 or more days;
or
(2)
On or along any highway or public property, unless the Chief of Police
or any member of the Police Department is notified of the motor vehicle's
presence and location within one hour of the vehicle becoming inoperable and
unless the motor vehicle does not pose a threat of danger to any person or
property as determined by the Chief of Police
or any member of the Police Department. Regardless of whether notice is given,
such motor vehicle shall be deemed abandoned if it has not been removed within
three hours after it has become inoperable; or
B.
Any motor vehicle parked on any public street or on any public property
in the Township for a period longer than 48 continuous hours; provided, however,
that a motor vehicle which is parked on a street in front of the motor vehicle
owner's residence shall not be deemed to be an abandoned motor vehicle if
there is no available off-street parking for the residence and the vehicle
is not an inoperable vehicle as defined in this section.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle as defined in this section which is missing one
or more tires, one or more wheels, engine, or any essential parts; or displays
extensive body damage or deterioration; or does not display a current, valid
state license plate or inspection sticker; or is wrecked, disassembled or
partially disassembled; or is in need of repair, adjustment, jump-start, towing
or aid other than the use of an available ignition key so as to enable the
vehicle to move or be moved.
MOTOR VEHICLE
A device or machine which is propelled or is designed to be propelled
by other than human power and in, upon or by which any person or property
is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including devices used exclusively
on stationary rails or tracks and also including, but not by way of limitation,
an automobile, truck, trailer, semitrailer, motorcycle, tractor, buggy, wagon,
and any vehicle designed for propulsion on snow and ice.
PROPERTY
Any real property within the Township which is not a street or highway.
STREET or HIGHWAY
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way maintained,
when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
travel.