§ 30-63. Rules governing vehicle storage.

(a)

In order to eliminate unsightly, unhealthy or dangerous situations, and in order to protect property values and to enhance the beauty of the city, it shall be unlawful for any person to own, rent, lease or be in possession of any premises, dwelling, dwelling unit or other structure, place or vacant lot, regardless of the zoning classification, wherein are kept either wholly or partially abandoned vehicles, junk vehicles or vehicles that are discarded, dismantled, wrecked, scrapped or ruined unless same are completely enclosed within a building so as not to be visible from any street, lane or any adjoining property.

(b)

Both the occupant and the owner of the premises shall be liable for compliance with the provisions of this section and shall be responsible for violations thereof. Lease of property of an owner which purports to transfer responsibility for this provision shall be ineffective in shielding the owner for responsibility under this provision and such owner shall remain liable along with the occupant of the leased premises.

(c)

This section does not apply to a junkyard properly zoned and lawfully operating in compliance with all state, county and city regulations governing same.

(Ord. No. 18-2007, § 1, 11-12-07)

State law reference

Removal of junked motor vehicles; adoption of ordinances; authority to contract for removal, O.C.G.A. § 36-60-4.