[Adopted 9-16-1999 by Ord. No. 9-1999 (Ch. X, Part 4, of
the 1976 Code of Ordinances)]
A.
LESSEE
MOTOR VEHICLE
NUISANCE
OWNER
PERSON
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
"Owner," for the purpose of this article, when the lessor
holds the lessee responsible for maintenance and repairs.
Any type of mechanical device propelled by a motor, in which
persons or property may be transported upon public street or highways,
and including trailers or semitrailers pulled thereby.
Any condition, structure or improvement which shall constitute
a threat or potential threat to the health, safety or welfare of the
citizens of the Borough of Verona.
The actual owner, agent or custodian of the property on which
motor vehicles are stored, whether individual or partnership, association
or corporation.
A natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation
or other legal entity.
B.
In this article, the singular shall include the plural; the plural
shall include the singular; and the masculine shall include the feminine
and the neuter.
It shall be unlawful for any person, owner or lessee to maintain
a motor vehicle nuisance upon the open private grounds of such person,
owner or lessee within the Borough of Verona. A motor vehicle nuisance
shall include any motor vehicle which is unable to move under its
own power and has any of the following physical defects:
A.
Broken windshields, mirrors or other glass with sharp edges.
B.
One or more flat or open tires or tubes which could permit vermin
harborage.
C.
Missing doors, windows, hood, trunk or other body parts which could
permit animal harborage.
D.
Any body parts with sharp edges, including holes resulting from rust.
E.
Missing tires resulting in unsafe suspension of the motor vehicle.
F.
Upholstery which is torn or open which could permit animal and/or
vermin harborage.
G.
Broken headlamps or taillamps with sharp edges.
H.
Disassembled chassis parts apart from the motor vehicle stored in
a disorderly fashion or loose in or on the vehicle.
I.
Protruding sharp objects from the chassis.
J.
Broken vehicle frame suspended from the ground in an unstable manner.
K.
Leaking or damaged oil pan or gas tank which could cause fire or
explosion.
L.
Exposed battery containing acid.
M.
Inoperable locking mechanism for doors or trunk.
N.
Open or damaged floor boards, including trunk and fire wall.
O.
Damaged bumpers pulled away from the perimeter of vehicle.
P.
Broken grill with protruding edges.
Q.
Loose or damaged metal trim and clips.
R.
Broken antennas.
S.
Suspended on unstable supports.
Any law enforcement officer or inspector is hereby empowered
to inspect grounds on which motor vehicles are stored to determine
if there is compliance with the provisions of this article. If noncompliance
with the provisions of this article constitutes a nuisance or if any
condition, structure or improvement poses a threat to the health,
safety or welfare of the public, he shall issue a citation or initiate
other forms of criminal proceedings in summary cases upon the owner
of said premises.
If the owner of grounds on which motor vehicles are stored does
not comply with a notice to abate the conditions within the time limit
prescribed, the Borough of Verona shall have the authority to take
measures to correct the conditions and collect the cost of such corrections
plus 10% of all costs. The Borough, in such event and pursuant to
its statutory or otherwise authorized police powers, shall have the
right and power to enter upon the offending premises to accomplish
the foregoing.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction thereof or entering a plea of guilty, be sentenced
to pay a fine not more than $50. Each day that a violation of this
article continues shall constitute a separate offense.
