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 # 3748, March 27, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Rhonda L. Shoemaker, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended that chapter 44 of the County Code, relating to nuisances, be amended to make clear that antique automobiles are exempt from the nuisance provisions only if they are properly registered and licensed; and,
WHEREAS, the recommended amendment is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the County; now therefore,
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Section 4401., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 4401., to read as follows: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 of 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 and 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.
Section 4401.00 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; or
d. Antique Collection. Any vehicle retained by the owner for antique collection purposes, and currently registered with and licensed by the Missouri Department of Revenue as a historical vehicle.
C/R 3409.00 Vehicle defined.
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 # 3748 introduced on March 27, 2006 was duly passed on ____________April 24_______________, 2006 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______9_________ Nays ___0_____
Abstaining __0____ 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 # 3748.
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Date Katheryn J. Shields, County Executive