"Inoperable motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven (7) 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 power.

(Res. 7 §6, April 14, 1987; Res. 1-1 §3(P)(1)(a), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

"Historic vehicle" means an antique vehicle or bona fide replica thereof which is on the highways only going to and returning from an antique show or exhibit or demonstration.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(1)(b), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

"Owner of motor vehicle" means any person whose right, title or interest is of record in the office of the Secretary of State.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(1)(c), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

Control. The phrase "under his or her control" as used in this chapter is defined to mean and include, but is not limited to:

1. The owner of the motor vehicle;
2. The custody of, the possession of, the taking or carrying away of the wheels or certain other parts, an interest in, or dominion over;
3. The owner or person with a possessory interest in the real property upon which the vehicle is located.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(1)(d), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

Any vehicle within the county whether on public or private property, which is an inoperable motor vehicle within the definition contained in Section 17.52.010 shall be considered a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 34, Section 3151.1, Illinois Revised Statutes (1979).

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(2), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

It shall be the duty of the county zoning administrator or his agent, who shall be directed by the zoning, planning and subdivision committee of the county board, to inspect vehicles which may constitute inoperable motor vehicles as defined in Section 17.52.010.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(3), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

The county zoning administrator shall notify the zoning, planning and subdivision committee in writing, on forms prescribed by the committee of inoperable motor vehicles as defined in Section 17.52.010. Upon direction by the zoning, planning and subdivision committee of the county board, the zoning administrator, or his agent, shall notify the person or persons to dispose of any inoperable motor vehicles under his or her control and to do so within twenty (20) days of the date of mailing of the notice to dispose.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(4), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

Any person who receives a notice to dispose, shall dispose of all inoperable motor vehicles under his or her control within twenty (20) days of the date of mailing of the notice.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(5), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

This chapter shall not apply to the following inoperable motor vehicles:

1. Historic vehicles over twenty-five (25) years of age;
2. Motor vehicles kept within a building when not in use, maintained or serviced;
3. Motor vehicles on the premises of a place or business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(6), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)

The violation of any provision of this chapter by any person shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for each offense; each day a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

(Res. 1-1 §3(P)(7), November 16, 1982; Res. 9, July 8, 1980)