Section 34-181. Storing, parking or leaving on private property.

(a) No person shall park, store, leave or permit the storing or leaving of any abandoned property or inoperable motor vehicle of any kind, whether attended or not, upon any private property within the city; except that, with respect to an inoperable motor vehicle, such vehicle may be parked, stored or left on the property for a period of time not to exceed 72 hours. The presence of such abandoned property, and inoperable vehicles, or parts thereof, on private property is hereby declared a public nuisance which may be abated in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(b) This section shall not apply to:

(1) Any property stored within a building;

(2) Any property stored at a licensed salvage facility or disposal site;

(3) Any motor vehicle parked or stored within a building or carport on private property; or

(4) Any motor vehicle held in connection with a business enterprise lawfully licensed by the city for the servicing and repair of such vehicles and properly operated in an appropriate business zone pursuant to chapter 110 pertaining to zoning.

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