Chapter 10.24
ABANDONED VEHICLES

Sections:

10.24.010    Abandonment in residential zone unlawful.

10.24.015    Abandonment in commercial zone unlawful.

10.24.020    Nuisance designated—Abatement required.

10.24.030    Exceptions.

10.24.040    Appeal petition.

10.24.050    Violation—Penalty.

10.24.010 Abandonment in residential zone unlawful.

It is unlawful to park, store or leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any kind or part(s) thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled without current registration, inoperative or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any residentially zoned property which can be viewed from a public street within the city limits of the city for a period of time in excess of seventy-two hours. Except that such vehicles or parts thereof may be stored if within a building or placed behind an opaque screening fence; and except that said vehicles and parts may be within a junkyard or automobile wrecking yard lawfully established pursuant to the provisions of city ordinances and which are not in violation of health ordinances. (Ord. 1-16-90A § 1, 1990)

10.24.015 Abandonment in commercial zone unlawful.

It is unlawful to park, store or leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any kind or part(s) thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled without current registration, inoperative or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any commercially zoned property which can be viewed from a public street within the city limits of the city for a period of time in excess of seventy-two hours. Except that such vehicles or parts thereof may be stored within a building or placed behind an opaque screening fence; and except that said vehicles and parts may be within a junkyard or automobile wrecking yard lawfully established pursuant to the provisions of city ordinances and which are not in violation of health ordinances. (Ord. 8-16-94 § 1, 1994)

10.24.020 Nuisance designated—Abatement required.

The accumulation and storage of any such vehicles or part(s) thereof, as defined in Section 10.24.010, on a residentially or commercially zoned property except as set forth above shall constitute a nuisance, detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the city. It shall be the duty of the owner of such vehicle or part(s) thereof or leasee or other person in possession of private property upon which such vehicle or part(s) thereof is located, to remove the same from such property within seventy-two hours of notification by Midvale City Corporation. (Ord. 8-16-94 § 2, 1994: Ord. 1-16-90A § 2, 1990)

10.24.030 Exceptions.

Exceptions to this chapter may be made from time to time on a case-by-case basis for antique, classic or collectible cars. (Ord. 8-16-94 § 1, 1994: Ord. 1-16-90A § 4, 1990)

10.24.040 Appeal petition.

Individuals and entities affected by this chapter and who receive a notice of removal may appeal the same if they feel they have just cause to the city planning and zoning board by filing a petition for review with the board within forty-eight hours of receipt of the notice of removal. Upon receipt of said petition no action will be taken for removal of vehicles or part(s) thereof until a decision is rendered by the board. (Ord. 8-16-94 § 4, 1994: Ord. 1-16-90A § 5, 1990)

10.24.050 Violation—Penalty.

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a class B misdemeanor. (Ord. 8-16-94 § 5, 1994: Ord. 1-16-90A § 3, 1990)