ARTICLE IV. DISABLED MOTOR VEHICLE STORAGE
16-76. Definition.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Disabled motor vehicle means any vehicle which is incapable of being self-propelled upon the public streets, or which does not meet the requirements for operation upon the public streets, including a current license.
(Code 1987, § 7-06.02)
16-77. Enforcement.
It shall be the duty of the supervisor to enforce this article; provided, however, that the chief building inspector and the zoning enforcement officer shall assist and cooperate in such enforcement.
(Code 1987, § 7-06.03)
16-78. Parking or storage restrictions.
(a) Regulation established. No person shall permit any disabled motor vehicle to be parked, stored, placed or allowed to remain within the township in violation of the ordinance code provisions of the township.
(b) Street rights-of-way. Disabled motor vehicles shall not be permitted in the rights-of-way of the streets, alleys or highways within the township; provided, however, that:
(1) This shall not apply to towing or similar transporting of such vehicles; and
(2) A reasonable time (not to exceed 48 hours from time of disability) shall be permitted for the removal of or servicing of a disabled vehicle in an emergency caused by accident or sudden breakdown of the vehicle.
(c) Front yards. Disabled motor vehicles shall not be permitted in a front yard as defined by the zoning ordinance of the township; provided, however, that a reasonable time (not to exceed 48 hours from the time of disability) shall be permitted for the removal or servicing of a disabled vehicle in any emergency caused by accident or sudden breakdown of the vehicle.
(d) Side or rear yards. One disabled motor vehicle may be permitted in a side or rear yard of a residential, commercial or industrial lot as an accessory use to the main use of the lot; provided that such vehicle is not located in any open space required by the zoning laws.
(1) Service and repair work permitted. Service and repair work may be performed on such vehicle and, incidental thereto, parts, tools and equipment may be stored and used.
(2) Disassembly and stripping prohibited. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as authorizing the disassembling, teardown or scrapping of a motor vehicle, or to permit one motor vehicle to be scavenged or stripped for parts for use on another motor vehicle.
(3) Time limitation. Provided, however, that a disabled vehicle shall not be permitted to remain outside of a building for a period in excess of 30 days on any lot used for residential purposes or on that portion of any lot within the prohibition of the zoning ordinance.
(Code 1987, § 7-06.04)
16-79. Authorized storage.
(a) Within accessory garage. Storage, service and repair of a disabled motor vehicle which is conducted entirely within the confines of an accessory garage shall be permitted; provided that such vehicle is the property of the owner or occupier of the lot and that such use is not a commercial use of the property, unless such use is authorized by other ordinance code provisions of the township.
(b) Permitted use. Storage, repair and servicing of disabled motor vehicles not authorized herein, and the tearing down, stripping or junking of motor vehicles shall be permitted, only where and when such use is specifically authorized, permitted or licensed under other ordinance code provisions of the township and in accordance therewith.
(Code 1987, § 7-06.05)