Chapter 10.70
VEHICLE REPAIRS ON RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sections:
10.70.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, and interpretation and application thereof, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein, unless the context in which they are used shall indicate otherwise. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the singular number include the plural number and words in the plural include the singular number. Words or phrases not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“Repair or maintenance” means body work, engine work, washing engines, lubricant changes and parts changes or installation but does not include washing and waxing the exterior or interior of a vehicle.
“Residential property” means private residential property, including all property used, in whole or part, for residential purposes and shall include a garage located on such properties.
“Right-of-way” means public right-of-way including streets, alleys, parkways, sidewalks and property owned by the village. (Ord. 2014-08 § 3, 2014)
10.70.020 Regulations.
A. Repair or maintenance of a vehicle is prohibited on the right-of-way, unless immediate repair or maintenance is necessary to make the vehicle operable but no later than twenty-four hours after said vehicle has stopped working at the respective location. No vehicle shall be towed or driven to any right-of-way for the purpose of repair and maintenance.
B. Repair or maintenance of a vehicle is prohibited on residential property, except on a vehicle owned by the occupant of the residential property and bearing valid state of Illinois registration plates and current village of Riverdale vehicle licenses evidencing that the vehicle is registered at the residential property address in question. No person may repair or maintain a vehicle of others on their residential property whether for compensation or not. (Ord. 2014-08 § 3, 2014)