§ 78-16.1. Restriction on keeping inoperable vehicles and removal of such vehicles.

(a)

In accordance with the requirements set forth in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-905, as amended, no person shall keep an inoperable motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer in the county except within a fully enclosed building or structure or otherwise shielded or screened from view.

(b)

The county may remove any inoperable motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer that violates this section if, after 30 days' written notice by first class mail sent to the last known address of the owner of the property where the inoperable vehicle is located, that owner fails to remove such motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer.

(c)

After removal, the county may dispose of the vehicle after giving 30 days' written notice by first class mail to the last known address of the owner of the property or owner of the vehicle.

(d)

The cost of removal and disposal shall be charged to the owner of the property or vehicle. The cost of removal shall be collected as taxes and shall constitute a lien against the property until paid.

(Ord. No. O-15-01, § 1, 1-13-2015)

(Ord. No. O-15-01, § 1, 1-13-2015)