IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing section 4401., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to nuisances, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE # 3850, November 20, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Dennis Waits, County Legislator
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BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause.
Section 4401., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed, and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 4401., to read as follows:
4401. Abandoned, Wrecked, Damaged, Demolished, or Disabled Vehicles.
Abandoned, Wrecked, Damaged, Demolished, or Disabled vehicles means any abandoned, wrecked, damaged, demolished, or disabled vehicle, or portion of a vehicle, which is:
a. Attractive Nuisance. Left or permitted to remain on any property which is accessible to children for a period in excess of fifteen (15) days and which may be an attractive nuisance to children and constitute a danger to children;
b. Vegetation Growing Around or In Vehicle. Left or permitted to remain on any property where weeds, grass, or other vegetation are allowed to grow in or around the vehicle; or
c. Breeding Place for Vermin. Left or permitted to remain on any property where the vehicle may afford a harborage place or breeding place for mosquitoes, flies, rodents, rats, or other vermin.
4401.1 Exclusions.
This section shall not apply to:
a. Enclosed Within Buildings. Any vehicle enclosed within a building on private property;
b. Vehicle in Connection With Business. Any vehicle held in connection with a lawfully licensed and properly operated business enterprise in the appropriate zoning district, pursuant to the zoning order of the county;
c. Operation on Drag Strips or Raceways. Any motor vehicle in operable condition, specifically adapted or designed for operation on drag strips or raceways;
d. Antique Collection. Any vehicle retained by the owner for antique collection purposes, and currently registered with or licensed by the Missouri Department of Revenue as a historic vehicle.
e. Three or Fewer Vehicles.
Three or fewer vehicles stored on any one residential parcel, provided that all such vehicles are completely secured behind a fence and screened from the sight of those off the premises.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its signature by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached Ordinance, Ordinance # 3850 introduced on November 20, 2006 FAILED on January 8, 2007, by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas 0 Nays 8
Abstaining 1 Absent 0
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for her signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance # 3850.
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Date Katheryn J. Shields, County Executive