The following terms, phrases and words, as used in and for the
purpose of this chapter, shall be deemed to have the following meanings:
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
Includes any motor vehicle, omnibus, road tractor, trailer,
truck and truck-tractor which:
A.
Has remained on or about private property or public property
without the consent of the owner or other person so in charge of said
property for a continuing period of more than 10 days; or
B.
Does not have current license plates and registration; or
C.
Is found to be mechanically inoperative and is allowed to remain
inoperative for a period of the 10 days; or
D.
Is found without one or more tires.
ENCLOSURE
Any fully enclosed structure, a solid fence of at least 12
inches higher than the abandoned or junk vehicle.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership or corporation, being the
owner or having legal right in or to the motor vehicle or other vehicle
as herein defined, but said term shall not include any commercial
enterprise engaged in the business of towing or motor vehicle repair.
REPAIR
That work performed or to be performed upon any vehicle,
including, but not limited to, motors, ignition systems, transmission,
drive train, electric system or body or fender work.
Any person may appeal the decision of the police department
as follows:
A. Any person aggrieved by the notice of the police department may seek
review of the notice before the Mayor for reconsideration, within
five days of the person's receipt of the notice.
B. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Mayor they may then request
a hearing before Council by filing a request for appeal with the City
Clerk's office within five days of the decision of the Mayor.
The owner or tenant may appeal the decision of Council through the
Superior Court.