(a)   Except as provided below, it is unlawful for any person to park, store, or leave or permit the parking, storing or leaving of any abandoned or inoperable vehicle on private property unless it is within an enclosed building.

(b)   The provisions of this section shall not apply where there is only one inoperable vehicle on the private property and where the vehicle is inoperable for a period of fifteen consecutive days or less. Vegetation, including weeds and trees, growing on, around or within a vehicle to such an extent that it is obvious can be used as evidence that the vehicle has not been moved for at least fifteen (15) days.

(c)   The provision of this section shall not apply to any person, firm or corporation, or their agent, who is conducting a business enterprise concerned with repair, sale or storage of vehicles in compliance with the existing zoning ordinance.

(Ord. 3433; Code 2008; Ord. 3729; Code 2018)

(a)   Disposition of any motor vehicle removed and abated from private property pursuant to this Article shall be as provided by K.S.A. Supp. 8-1102, as amended.

(b)   Any person attempting to recover a motor vehicle impounded as provided in this article, shall show proof of valid registration and ownership of the motor vehicle before the motor vehicle shall be released.  In addition, the person desiring the release of the motor vehicle shall pay all reasonable costs associated with the impoundment of the motor vehicle, including transportation and storage fees, prior to the release of the motor vehicle.

(Ord. 3433; Code 2008; Ord. 3729; Code 2018)