§ 14-52. Definitions.

[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:]

Antique vehicle shall mean a passenger car or truck that is at least twenty-five (25) years old.

Junked vehicle shall mean a vehicle that:

(1)

Is self-propelled and does not have lawfully attached to it an unexpired registration insignia; and

(2)

Is:

a.

Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, damaged, discarded; or

b.

Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:

1.

Seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or

2.

Thirty (30) consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property.

Motor vehicle shall mean any motor vehicle subject to registration pursuant to the Texas Certificate of Title Act.

Motor vehicle collector shall mean a person who owns one (1) or more antique or special interest vehicles and who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of special interest or antique vehicles or parts of them for his own use in order to restore, preserve, and maintain an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.

Motor vehicle demolisher shall mean any person in the business of converting motor vehicles into processed scrap or scrap metal, or otherwise wrecking or dismantling motor vehicles.

Special interest vehicle shall mean a motor vehicle of any age which has not been altered or modified from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist.

Storage facility shall mean a garage, parking lot, or any type of facility or establishment for the servicing, repairing, storing, or parking of motor vehicles.

( Ord. No. 1286-2 , § 1, 11-9-15)