§ 147-2. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
    ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE
    A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year that has been maintained in or restored to, or will be maintained in or restored to, a condition which is substantially in conformance with the manufacturer's specifications.
    CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLE
    A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 10 years prior to the current year and which, because of discontinued production and limited availability, is considered to be a model or make of significant value to collectors or exhibitors and which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with the manufacturer's specifications and appearance.
    JUNK VEHICLE
    Any abandoned, inoperable and/or discarded motor vehicle originally licensed or registered to be legally operated on public streets and thoroughfares. Definition of a "vehicle" to include automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, utility and boat trailers left in a state of disuse, neglect or abandonment. Evidence that a vehicle is abandoned, inoperable and/or discarded may include any one or a combination of the following factors:
    A. 
    The vehicle being wrecked.
    B. 
    The vehicle being inoperative as evidenced by vegetation underneath as high as the vehicle body or frame; refuse or debris collected underneath; or the vehicle being used solely for storage purposes.
    C. 
    The vehicle being partially dismantled, having no engine, transmission or other major and visible parts, broken windshield and/or lights or rendered inoperable.
    D. 
    The vehicle being incapable of functioning as a means of transportation in its present state or being not capable of safe operation under its own power in the manner it was originally intended to move.
    E. 
    The vehicle having only nominal salvage value.
    F. 
    The vehicle being without a valid and current license plate and/or an inspection sticker properly affixed.
    G. 
    A vehicle with one or more flat tires and/or with the tires or wheels partially embedded in the ground upon where it rests.
    JUNKYARD
    An establishment, location or place of business which is maintained, operated or used for storing, keeping, buying or selling junk, or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard or salvage yard, and the term shall include garbage dump and sanitary fields. The term "junkyard" shall include any salvage yard, scrap yard or related use, including any use involving the storage or disassembly of wrecked or nonfunctioning automobiles, trucks or other vehicles (junk vehicle); storage, baling or otherwise dealing in scrap metal, commercial/residential appliances, used plumbing fixtures and used brick, wood or other building materials. Any person or entity that maintains, keeps, stores or owns five or more junk vehicles or when 600 square feet or more of junk materials are kept or stored at any given place or on any property. Such uses shall be considered junkyards whether or not all or part of such operations are conducted in conjunction with, addition to, or accessory to other uses of the premises. Materials enclosed in closed buildings, solid waste containers or rolling stock are excluded.