§ 16-44. Junked vehicle declared to be public nuisance.

The city council hereby finds and declares that a junked vehicle, including a part of a junked vehicle, that is visible 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 the city; and

(7)

Is a public nuisance to be abated and removed as herein provided.

(Ord. No. 02-13, § 4, 4-8-13)