§ 430-6.008. Inoperable nontowable vehicles.

(a)

This chapter's notice of intention is not required for removal of a vehicle or part thereof which is inoperable due to the absence of a motor, transmission or wheels and incapable of being towed, and is valued at less than two hundred dollars by a person specified in Vehicle Code Section 22855; provided, that the property owner has signed a release authorizing removal and waiving further interest in the vehicle or part thereof. Prior to final disposition under Vehicle Code Section 22662 of such a low valued vehicle or part for which evidence of registration was recovered, the enforcement officer shall provide notice to the registered and legal owners of intent to dispose of the vehicle or part, and if the vehicle or part is not claimed and removed within twelve days after the notice is mailed from a location specified in Vehicle Code Section 22662, final disposition may proceed. The county, the enforcement officer or any contractor thereof shall not be liable for damage caused to a vehicle or part thereof by removal pursuant to this section.

(b)

This section applies only to inoperable vehicles located upon a parcel that is: (1) zoned for agricultural use; or (2) not improved with a residential structure containing one or more dwelling units.

(Ords. 95-2 § 3, 86-58 § 3, 84-64 § 2: Vehicle Code § 22661).