I was reading my city ordinances last night (looking for building
permit stuff) and stumbled across the ordinances for "junk vehicles."
It seems that I am violating the law because my Sprite is inoperable
under the ordinance for; "Storage of abandoned, inoperable,
dismantled or partially dismantled motor vehicles or parts thereof."
The ordinance even speaks to an inoperable car IN a storage structure
(garage or shed). The only thing you have to do to have an inoperable
car is remove the battery or a tire. The only "out" seems to be a
"hardship" provision whereby I can pay a dollar to get a 14 day permit.
I'll bet you guys in "High Rent" neighborhoods (you know who you
are!!) probably have worse provisions and restrictions.
This strikes me as a seldom enforced ordinance, but on the books when
needed for the guy who tries to run a junk yard from his home. Anyone
ever run into problems with your City Fathers during the restoration
of a hobby vehicle?
Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite
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