Disabled vehicle means a vehicle that is: (1)Dismantled, in whole or in part, and/or is mechanically unable to operate as the result of a mechanical defect or malfunction. The absence of minor and nonessential parts such as antennas, ornaments, hubcaps, etc., shall not cause a vehicle to be deemed dismantled and thereby disabled.
(2)Not currently licensed or is not capable of being licensed for operation on the rights-of-way of the streets, alleys or highways of the city or on state waterways.
An unlicensed vehicle in operating order owned by a duly licensed new or used car dealer and located on the regular premises of the dealer for the purpose of sale or delivery of such vehicle shall not be deemed to be a disabled motor vehicle for the purposes of this article. An unlicensed vehicle or vehicle that is mechanically unable to operate is permitted to be stored in the commercially zoned areas of the city where the property owner operates a licensed auto repair shop and the property has all zoning approvals necessary. All vehicles stored in accordance with this article regarding licensed auto repair shops must be stored as required by ordinance, regulation or law.
Vehicle means a machine propelled by power other than human power which is designed to travel along the ground or on water by use of wheels, treads, runners, slides or propulsion, and to transport persons and property or pull machinery. The term “vehicle” shall include automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, tractors and watercraft.
