§ 14-22. Definitions.

As used in this article:

(a)

Enforcement officer means any code enforcement officer of the code enforcement division of the department of community development. Such officer's authority includes, but is not limited to, the right of entry upon premises to inspect for junked vehicles, authority to inspect premises and personally to determine if such contains or junked vehicle, the authority to sign criminal complaints for violations of this article and to issue notices under the abatement procedures of this article, and otherwise enforce its provisions.

(b)

Junked vehicle means a vehicle that is self-propelled and

(1)

does not have lawfully attached to it

a.

An unexpired license plate; or

b.

A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; and

(2)

is:

a.

Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or

b.

Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than

(i)

Seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or

(ii)

Thirty (30) consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.

(c)

Antique vehicle means a passenger car or truck that is at least thirty-five (35) years old.

(d)

Special-interest vehicle means a motor vehicle of any age that [has] not been changed from its original manufacturer's specifications, and because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist.

(e)

Motor vehicle collector means a person who owns one (1) or more antique or special-interest vehicles and acquires, collects or disposes of an antique or special-interest vehicle or part of an antique or special interest-vehicle for historic interest.

(Ord. No. 98-263, § 1, 10-5-98; Ord. No. 2005-O-115, § 1, 5-16-05)