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Section 4401., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed, and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 4401., to read as follows: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 str...
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