§ 19-17. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

Antique vehicle. A passenger car or truck that is at least twenty-five (25) years old.

City. The City of Irving or its designated representative, including the city manager, chief of police, code enforcement director, building official, and fire chief.

Director. The director of the department designated by the city manager to enforce and administer this article or the director's authorized representative.

Junked vehicle. For purposes of this article, "junked vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled and:

(1)

Does not have lawfully attached to it:

a.

An unexpired license plate; and

b.

A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; and

(2)

Is:

a.

Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or

b.

Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:

1.

Seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or

2.

Thirty (30) consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.

Motor vehicle or vehicle. Any vehicle required to be registered under the laws of this state.

Motor vehicle collector. Any person who owns one or more antique or special interest vehicles and acquires, collects, or disposes of an antique or special interest vehicle or a part of an antique or special interest vehicle for personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.

Motor vehicle demolisher. Any person whose business is to convert a motor vehicle into processed scrap or scrap metal, or otherwise to wreck or dismantle motor vehicles.

Special interest vehicle.

(1)

A motor vehicle of any age that has not been changed from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist; or

(2)

Any motor vehicle in operable condition specifically constructed for racing or operation on privately owned drag strips or race strips; or

(3)

Any motor vehicle stored as property of a member of the armed forces of the United States while on active duty assignment.

(Ord. No. 2009-9065, § 1, 4-23-09)