Article 3. Automotive Repair And Body Shops
5-301 Nuisance; time limitation.
It is hereby declared to be a nuisance for any vehicle to remain upon the premises of any automotive repair or body shop for a period in excess of 30 days.
(Ord. 3467, Sec. 1; Code 2008)
5-302 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Article, “vehicle,” is defined as every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. A vehicle titled to and owned by the operator of the automotive repair or body shop, with current registration, shall not be considered a vehicle for the purpose of this Article.
(Ord. 3467, Sec. 2; Code 2008)
5-303 Same; violation.
It is hereby declared to be unlawful for a person to have, permit, store, or in any way leave a vehicle in or upon the premises owned, rented, or used by the owner of the repair business or body shop, or owner of the premises upon which the vehicle is located for a period of time in excess of 30 days.
(Ord. 3467, Sec. 3; Code 2008)
5-304 Same; joint and several liability.
The owner of the automotive repair or auto body shop, the owner of the subject premises, and the owner of the vehicle shall be jointly and severally liable for the fines as imposed herein.
(Ord. 3467, Sec. 4; Code 2008)
5-305 Same; penalty.
Violation of the terms of this Article shall be punishable by fine of $25.00 per day, per vehicle. In addition, the City shall continue to have authority to pursue other remedies to abate the nuisance.
(Ord. 3467, Sec. 5; Code 2008)