§ 9.58.040. Applicability and scope of regulations—Exemptions.

A.

This chapter is not the sole and exclusive enactment applicable in this city to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled and inoperative vehicles. It supplements and is in addition to the other regulatory codes, statutes and ordinances heretofore or hereafter enacted by this city, the state, or any other entity or agency lawfully vested with jurisdiction over this subject matter.

B.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be applied to effect the removal of the following:

1.

Any vehicle or part thereof which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or from any other public or private property;

2.

Any vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer or a junkyard;

3.

Any vehicle or part thereof which is located behind a solid fence 6 feet in height or which is not plainly visible from a highway;

4.

Any vehicle which is temporarily stored or parked on private property lawfully used as a garage or other place devoted to the maintenance, care and repair of motor vehicles; Provided, however, that these exceptions shall not be deemed to authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance in violation of any law.

(Ord. 5242 § 4, 1975)