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Abatement and removal of junk vehicles from private property. <br /> A. All junk vehicles placed or situated upon private property within the city limits shall <br /> constitute a criminal violation and shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in Section <br /> 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 <br /> lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private <br /> property; or <br /> 2. A vehicle or part thereof that is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private <br /> property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed <br /> vehicle dealer and is fenced according to the provisions of RCW 46.80.130. <br /> B. This section shall apply even in cases where permission has been given for the vehicle <br /> to be left on the property. <br /> Be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: <br /> Abatement and removal of junk and inoperable motor vehicles from private <br /> property. <br /> A. All junk and inoperable motor vehicles placed or situated upon private property within <br /> the city limits shall constitute a criminal violation and shall be subject to the penalties as <br /> set forth in Section 8.22.100 of this chapter, and are also public nuisances to be abated as <br /> provided in this 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 <br /> lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private <br /> property; or <br /> 2. A vehicle or part thereof that is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private <br /> property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed <br /> vehicle dealer and is fenced according to the provisions of RCW 46.80.130; or <br /> 3. A vehicle enclosed in an opaque auto cover specifically designed to completely <br /> shield the vehicle from view. The cover must be in good condition and must be <br /> replaced if it is torn, weather-beaten, or acquires any other defects. Tarps and <br /> other makeshift covers do not meet the requirement. <br /> B. This section shall apply whether or not permission has been given for the vehicle to be <br /> left on the property. <br /> Section 5: Section 4 of Ordinance No. 2338-98 (EMC 8.22.040) which reads as follows: <br /> 4 <br />