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Violation of City Ordinance - Junk Motor vehicle stored on property

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JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES
A junk motor vehicle is any vehicle, visible from a public place or public right-of-way, that is: wrecked, dismantled, discarded, or is inoperable and remains inoperable for a continuous period of more than 30 days on private property, and displays an expired license plate or does not display a license plate.

Any such vehicle must be screened by completely enclosing the vehicle in a building. Car covers, tarps, bamboo shades and other types of materials are not acceptable screening.

Fines: $200 – $2,000

To avoid fines: Remove, repair, or properly store any such vehicle that cannot move under its own power, or is wrecked, dismantled, discarded, or remains continuously inoperable for 30 days.