§ 34-101. Definitions.

The following words, terms, phrases, when used in this article, shall have the the meanings ascribed to them by this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Abandoned vehicle means a vehicle which is left exposed to the elements and whose owner cannot be located within reasonable inquiry.

In view of the general public means not within a completed enclosed building structure or designated storage area, which includes a wall to screen stored inoperative vehicles from public view, and also means viewable from any adjoining or neighboring property.

Inoperative vehicle means a vehicle which is incapable of operation by its own power, or which is incapable of lawful operation on the public highways or public waterways pursuant to state and local law.

Private property means any real property within the city which is privately owned.

Serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare includes, but is not limited to, any abandoned or inoperative vehicle that has a window in a rolled-down position, a window broken out, a door missing, the hood or trunk lid in an up position or missing, the presence of any metal or sharp object protruding from the vehicle, or that is lifted up from the ground in an unstable manner.

Vehicle means any device by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or upon water, including but not limited to a motor vehicle, mobile home, trailer, camper, boat and boat trailer.

(Code 1979, § 13-88)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.