What are the rules for junked vehicles inside City limits?

1. No nonoperating, wrecked, junked or partially dismantled vehicle or parts thereof that have lost their identity, character, utility or serviceability, may remain on any property within the city limits and its zoning jurisdiction longer than 7 days except for:

a. Any motor vehicle or part thereof kept in an enclosed building, or

b. Any motor vehicle or part thereof kept on the premises of any business enterprise operated on real property zoned ML, (Light Manufacturing) or MH, (Heavy Manufacturing) in a lawful place and manner when necessary to the lawful operation of such business enterprise.

2. The lack of a current license or registration shall be presumptive evidence that such vehicle has lost its utility or serviceability.

3. After notification by the city, an individual would have 7 days to remove the junked, wrecked or partially dismantled motor vehicle.

4. If after 7 days it is not removed, the city may remove the junked, wrecked or partially dismantled motor vehicle and assess the cost against the property for removal and storage in a tow lot until the vehicle is claimed or sold.

5. Individuals may contact the Planning Department, 293-3026 for other regulations pertaining to junked, wrecked or partially dismantled motor vehicles.