§ 30-92. Declared to be public nuisance.

(a)

A junked vehicle, including a part of a junked vehicle, that is visible at any time of the year from a public place or public right-of-way:

(1)

Is detrimental to the safety and welfare of the public;

(2)

Tends to reduce the value of private property;

(3)

Invites vandalism;

(4)

Creates a fire hazard;

(5)

Is an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to the health and safety of minors;

(6)

Produces urban blight adverse to the maintenance and continuing development of municipalities; and

(7)

Is a public nuisance.

(b)

A person commits an offense if he maintains a public nuisance as determined under this article. Each day that any public nuisance continues to exist on premises within the city as forbidden by this article shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 2, 1-15-13)