Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-36
DEFINITION
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For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Junk vehicle. (A) Any vehicle which is without a current valid license plate and/or is in a rusted, wrecked, discharged, dismantled, partly dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition. A junk vehicle is also a motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. (B) A junk vehicle shall be classified as to its condition in one of the two following categories: (1) Restorable. A junk vehicle that is in a condition whereby repairs to it could be made to place it in operating condition without exceeding its estimated value when repaired. One restorable vehicle shall be allowed on a lot in a residential area provided that it is enclosed within a garage structure. (2) Wrecked. A junk vehicle in such a condition that it is economically unsound to restore it to operating condition considering the cost of repairs to be made, age of the vehicle, market value of the vehicle if it were restored or if, in the opinion of the Administrator, it is determined that such a classification for the vehicle is warranted. A wrecked vehicle shall not be allowed to remain or be stored on any parcel within a designated residential area. Cross reference-- Abandoned and Inoperable Vehicles, See Chapter 24 , Article VII.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-36 establishes the definition of a 'junk vehicle' for property maintenance purposes. A junk vehicle is broadly any vehicle lacking a current valid license plate or that is rusted, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, or abandoned — including vehicles missing key parts like an engine or wheels for seven or more days. The provision further divides junk vehicles into two categories: 'restorable' (capable of being repaired within its estimated value) and 'wrecked' (economically unsound to repair), with different rules governing where each type may be kept on residential property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-36, property owners managing residential lots are generally expected to ensure that no wrecked vehicles — those deemed economically unsound to restore — are stored or remain on any parcel within a designated residential area. A single restorable junk vehicle may be permitted on a residential lot, but only when it is fully enclosed within a garage structure. Operators typically document the condition and storage status of any vehicles on their properties to demonstrate compliance with this subchapter's classification requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-36 defines what constitutes a junk vehicle and sets limits on where such vehicles may be kept in residential areas, which can affect tenants who own or store vehicles on rented property. Tenants should be aware that a restorable junk vehicle may only be kept if enclosed in a garage, while a wrecked vehicle is not permitted in residential areas at all under this provision. Those with questions about how this definition applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the cross-referenced Chapter 24, Article VII on abandoned and inoperable vehicles.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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