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• EMC 8.22.030 Abatement and removal of junk and inoperable motor vehicles from private <br /> property. <br /> A. All junk and inoperable vehicles placed or situated upon private property within the city <br /> limits shall constitute a criminal violation and shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in <br /> Section 8.22.100 of this chapter, and are also public nuisances to be abated as provided in this <br /> chapter; provided, however,that this chapter shall not apply to: <br /> 1. A vehicle or part thereof that is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner <br /> where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or <br /> 2. A vehicle or part thereof that is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in <br /> connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer and is fenced <br /> according to the provisions of RCW 46.80.130;or <br /> 3. A vehicle enclosed in an opaque auto cover specifically designed to completely shield the <br /> vehicle from view.The cover must be in good condition and must be replaced if it is torn, <br /> weather-beaten,or acquires any other defects.Tarps and makeshift covers do not meet the <br /> requirement. <br /> B. This section shall apply whether or not permission has been given for the vehicle to be left <br /> on the property. (Ord. 2837-05 §4, 2005: Ord.2338-98 §3, 1998) <br /> EMC 8.22.020 Definitions. <br /> For the purposes of this chapter,the following words shall have the following meanings: <br /> G. "Inoperable vehicle" means a motor vehicle substantially meeting the following <br /> requirements: <br /> 1. Not having valid vehicle license and tabs;or <br /> 2. Damaged to such extent as to render it illegal for operation on any public highway, including <br /> but not limited to any of the following: broken head or taillights, broken or missing mirrors, <br /> cracked or missing window or windshield,deflated tires, missing seats or steering wheel,or <br /> other general conditions that would render a vehicle incapable of being driven on a public <br /> highway. <br /> The presence of more than 4 motor vehicles on the exterior property is a violation of EMC 8.60.030 and <br /> the presence of vehicles stored on the property that are not owned by the property owner or resident is <br /> prohibited by EMC 19.34.105,which read: <br /> • EMC 8.60.030 Parking restrictions. <br /> No more than four motor vehicles shall be parked on a residential lot. Each motor vehicle must <br /> be currently licensed and operable. (Ord.2840-05 §3,2005) <br /> EMC 19.34.105 Vehicle storage in residential zones. <br /> A. The following vehicle types may be stored on a residential lot upon which a <br /> principal dwelling is located: recreational vehicles,campers,travel trailers, boats, motorcycles, <br /> and other types of similar recreational vehicles. If such vehicles are located within the front <br /> or street-side setback of the principal building and/or accessory building,they must be stored on <br /> an approved driveway(see EMC 19.34.110(C)). In addition,any vehicle stored on a <br /> residential lot shall be owned by the owner of the property or resident of the dwelling. <br /> Notice and Order Page 2 of 6 <br />