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 Slidell
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 13. ENVIRONMENT
 Article II. STORAGE OF JUNK

  § 13-22. Definitions.  

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  • 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:

    Abandoned or inoperable vehicle means any junked, wrecked, or dismantled vehicle, or any parts of such vehicle, which is incapable of being lawfully driven upon the highways and streets. Vehicles which are otherwise in compliance with R.S. 32:1301— 32:1313 are not considered to be abandoned, inoperable vehicles for purposes of this chapter. Furthermore, lack of current and/or valid registration, inspection or license plate alone does not constitute abandoned, inoperable condition, except as it pertains to vehicles covered under section 13-23.

    Antique vehicle means any motor vehicle 25 years or older, which is operable and substantially in its original condition.

    Enforcing agent means the director of permits as well as his duly authorized agents. If a vehicle is on a public street or right-of-way, then the enforcing agent shall be the police chief as well as his duly authorized agents.

    Junkyard and salvage yard means any premises, establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated or used for storing, keeping, buying, selling or dismantling motor vehicles or any parts of such vehicles, machinery, furniture, household goods and household appliances that are inoperable, scrapped, discarded, or junked, or any combination of the above-described items.

    Owner means any person legally vested with the title and ownership of any immovable property situated within the city.

    Owner of the premises means the owner of the land on which the vehicle is located, as shown on the last property tax roll.

    Owner of the vehicle means the last registered owner.

    Vehicle means a device, by which any person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn upon a roadway, except a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

(Code 1966, § 11-41; Ord. No. 2842, 10-13-1998)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.