Junk Car Ordinance

JUNKED
ARTICLE IV. JUNKED OR ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES,
MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE PARTS

Sec. 12-141. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Inoperable means that the motor vehicle(s) or motorized equipment is no longer functional for the purpose for which it was originally manufactured.

Junked or abandoned motor vehicle or motorized equipment means a motor vehicle or motorized equipment used in construction or used for transportation on land or water, that is inoperable and has remained on private or public property for longer than 45 days. Included within this definition are trailers and other equipment that are towed or utilized as an accessory by a motor vehicle or motorized equipment.

Parts, associated, means parts associated with the restoration of motor vehicle(s) or motorized equipment.

Parts, vehicle, means parts of motor vehicle(s) or motorized equipment, including bodies, engines, tires, parts or accessories thereto.

Private property means all property not described as public property located within the town.

Public property means all property owned or controlled by the town, state, or federal government, including property to which the town holds tax title.
(Ord. of 7-28-2004, § 1)
Sec. 12-142. Prohibitions.

(a) Generally. No owner of property shall deposit, store, keep or permit to be deposited, stored or kept, upon private or public property junked or abandoned motor vehicle(s), motorized equipment or parts as defined in section 12-141 hereof except in an enclosed garage or structure allowed by the town's zoning article(s). A fixed or permanent structure in compliance with the town zoning article(s) with a permanent roof such as a carport, which is defined as a structure with a fixed roof that will have three open sides and is attached to a structure, is also an acceptable storage facility.

(b) Properties that have been enrolled under the provisions of the Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act, G.L. § 44-27-3. Classification of farmland, shall be exempt from the provisions of this article if it can be demonstrated that the motor vehicle(s) motorized equipment or parts in question are required for the essential operation of the farm. The chief of police may require that the motor vehicle(s), motorized equipment or parts be relocated within the property limits and covered to specifications determined by the chief of police.
(Ord. of 7-28-2004, § 2)

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