§ 18-4. Abandoned or derelict motor vehicles or vessels prohibited.

It is declared unlawful and a public nuisance for any owner of any motor vehicle or vessel to violate any of the provisions in this section or for any property owner or occupant to allow a violation of this section to exist.

(a)

No person shall abandon any motor vehicle or vessel upon any public property within the city for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) hours.

(b)

No person shall abandon any motor vehicle or vessel upon any private property for a period of time in excess of ten (10) days.

(c)

No person shall park, leave or store any derelict vehicle or vessel upon any public or private property except as otherwise provided in the Unified Land Development Regulations.

(d)

It shall be the duty of the registered owner of the motor vehicle or vessel or the property owner or property occupant to remove the abandoned or derelict vehicle or vessel.

(e)

This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle or vessel in an enclosed garage.

( Ord. No. C-09-18, § 2, 7-7-09 )