[CC 1978 §285.085; Bill No. 2000-08(285.085), 6-5-2000; Ord. No. 219.010, 10-17-2022]
The following words or phrases, when used in this Chapter, mean:
DRIVEWAY
An area (of sufficient width so as to operate a conventional passenger vehicle upon) which is surfaced with chat, asphalt or concrete and is located on private property extending from a street or alley to a garage, carport or parking space located on the same or adjoining lot.
HISTORICAL VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle over twenty-five (25) years old that is owned solely as a collector's item and which is used or intended to be used for exhibition and educational purposes and which is permanently registered with the State of Missouri pursuant to the provisions of Section 301.131, RSMo.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE or INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE
Any of the following:
1. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle which is dismantled, in whole or part, or which is not mechanically operable as a result of defect, malfunction, or state of repair.
2. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle which cannot legally be operated on public streets or highways by reason of lacking the equipment required by Missouri Motor Vehicle Code and/or other laws of the State of Missouri.
3. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle which is not currently licensed, or for which the vehicle registration has expired and which is not capable of being licensed for operation on public streets and highways under provisions of Missouri Motor Vehicle Codes or other applicable provisions of the Laws of the State of Missouri.
"INOPERABLE VEHICLE" or "INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE" does not include any of the following:
1.
A motor vehicle that is mechanically operable, but unlicensed because it is owned, leased or co-signed to a duly licensed and lawful new or used car dealer, if the motor vehicle is located on premises under the control of the car dealer for the purpose of sale or delivery.
JUNK VEHICLE or JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE
Any of the following:
1. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle which by reason of damage resulting from an accident, dismantling, disrepair or other cause that is incapable of being propelled under its own power.
2. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle that is unsafe for operation in the manner for which it was designed, manufactured or modified by reason of damage resulting from an accident, dismantling, or disrepair or other cause.
3. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle that is incapable of being operated in the manner for which it was designed, manufactured, or modified by reason of its inability to comply with any code, regulation or Statutes of the State of Missouri governing the operation of such vehicle.
4. 
Any vehicle or motor vehicle which has been so damaged or dismantled so as to be a total loss.
5. 
Any component part of a vehicle or motor vehicle, including tires and wheels, which by reason of disrepair, damage or other cause is incapable of functioning or being operated in the manner for which it was designed, manufactured or modified.
"JUNK VEHICLE" or "JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE" does not include any term excluded from the definition of "Inoperable Vehicle" or "Inoperable Motor Vehicle" under the definition of same above.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Every vehicle which is intended to be self-propelled.
PARKING SPACE
An area which is surfaced with asphalt, concrete or chat located on private property on the front, side or rear of a lot to which a driveway extends and upon which one (1) or more vehicles may be parked or placed.
PERSON
Any individual, association, organization, corporation, partnership, form (either incorporated or unincorporated), or business entity of any type including but not limited to limited liability companies.
RESTORE
Taking a vehicle mechanical system to a workable state and the body to a point of complying with the standards for licensing a motor vehicle.
TOTAL LOSS
The cost to fully repair a damaged or dismantled vehicle or motor vehicle exceeds the fair market value for such vehicle. Fair market value may be determined by using any nationally recognized appraisal book or method.
VEHICLES
As set forth in Section 300.010 of this Code of Ordinances.
[Ord. No. 219.020, 10-17-2022]
The parking or storage of more than one (1) unlicensed vehicle (or the trailer or other transporting device upon which a vehicle may be situated) in the side, rear or front yard of any lot is prohibited, provided that parking of the same shall be restricted to locations being a designated parking space, a driveway providing access to a garage, carport or parking space for a dwelling located on the same lot, or in conjunction with a business being conducted on said lot adjoining lot. This Section shall not apply to the parking of unlicensed vehicles upon the lot of the business location or a licensed vehicle dealer and shall not apply to commercial or agricultural vehicles. Unlicensed vehicles stored on a residential property or business property not designated as a vehicle dealer for more than thirty (30) days shall be registered with the City of Chaffee. The unlicensed vehicle shall not be allowed to remain on the property for more than one hundred eighty (180) days in any calendar year. This Section shall not be construed to authorize or permit any activity which is prohibited pursuant to the City Ordinances of the City of Chaffee.
[Ord. No. 219.030, 10-17-2022]
The Chief of Police or any member of the Chaffee Police Department is hereby authorized to remove or have removed any vehicle left at any place within the City of Chaffee that reasonably appears to be in violation of this Chapter or lost, stolen or unclaimed. Such vehicle shall be impounded until lawfully claimed or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and applicable State law.
[Ord. No. 219.040, 10-17-2022]
The Chief of Police or any member of the Chaffee Police Department is hereby authorized to enter upon private property for the inspection of any vehicle or junk and prior to towing or removal shall issue a notice of violation for and breach of this Chapter. The recipient of such notice of violation may, within seventy-two (72) hours, notify the Clerk of the Municipal Court of his/her desire to submit to the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court for the purpose of contesting the notice and upon such submission and shall be given a summons and a court date. Should the recipient not make such a request, within seventy-two (72) hours, the Chief of Police or any member of the Chaffee Police Department may enter upon the property for the purpose of removing any vehicle or junk in accordance with this Chapter. Notice of violations shall be served personally or by certified mail.
[Ord. No. 219.050, 10-17-2022]
The Chief of Police or any member of the Chaffee Police Department is hereby authorized to tow and impound any motor vehicle with the City limits wherever there are four (4) or more issued notices or one (1) or more traffic summons in which the driver, owner or person in charge of said vehicle fail to appear in court in response to a summons regarding a violation of Chapter 219.
[Ord. No. 219.060, 10-17-2022]
The parking of any vehicle on private property without proper license and registration is prohibited unless the vehicle is for sale. Unlicensed vehicles for sale cannot be parked longer than thirty (30) days. The Chief of Police is authorized to grant an extension longer than thirty (30) days. Such request must be made, in writing, to the Chief of Police.
[Ord. No. 219.070, 10-17-2022]
A. 
No person shall accumulate, store or place, or permit the accumulation, storage or placement, of any inoperable or junk vehicle or inoperable junk motor vehicle for more than seventy-two (72) hours in one (1) consecutive period of time or for more than thirty (30) days during any calendar year on a lot or parcel, unless:
1. 
Such inoperable or junk vehicle, is fully stored in a fully-lawful garage or other building that completely shields the inoperable or junk vehicle form view on all sides.
2. 
Or, the vehicle is registered with the Chaffee Police Department as a vehicle that is being restored pursuant to the rules established in hobby vehicle restoration as set forth within in Section 219.090.
B. 
This provision shall not prohibit the outdoor storage of bona fide farm equipment, farm implements, or farm vehicles.
C. 
Historical vehicles may be stored in view provided that the vehicle does not meet the definition of "junk vehicle" or "junk motor vehicle" as more fully defined herein.
D. 
Any inoperable or junk vehicle or inoperable or junk motor vehicle, any part thereof of junk located on any street or private property that presents a hazard to children, that harbors tall grass, weeds or other vegetation, that creates a fire hazard or affords a breeding place or a nesting place for mosquitoes, flies, rodents, rats or other vermin or any vehicle or part thereof, or junk allowed to remain unmoved on any street or highway for forty-eight (48) hours is a public nuisance.
[Ord. No. 219.080, 10-17-2022]
The ownership, lease, occupation, or use of land by any person, upon which an inoperable or junk vehicle or inoperable or junk motor vehicle is accumulated, stored, or placed shall be prime facie evidence that such person accumulated, stored or placed such inoperable or junk vehicle or inoperable or junk motor vehicle upon such land, or permitted said inoperable or junk vehicle or inoperable or junk motor vehicle to be accumulated, stored or placed upon such land.
[Ord. No. 219.090, 10-17-2022]
A. 
Persons who restore vehicles in residential areas on a continuous basis (for more than thirty (30) days in a calendar year) as a hobby shall register within the City Hall by completing a hobby vehicle restoration form. The fee for this registration is twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If the person requesting the registration is not the owner of the property then the property owner must also sign the restoration request.
B. 
Persons Who Need To Register. Anyone engaging in the restoration of an inoperable vehicle for more than thirty (30) days and not having a garage or enclosure to obscure the full view of the inoperable vehicle must register.
C. 
Only one (1) vehicle restoration permit shall be allowed per property.
D. 
Registration shall be renewed annually and documentation of progress of restoration shall be provided or the restored permit may be subject to revocation by the City.
E. 
Said permit shall be revoked at any time if it is determined that the registrant is not exercising good faith in restoring said vehicle or fails to comply with the rules of this Chapter.