File #: ORD-11:007    Version: 1 Name: Amend Chapter 66-85 and 66-86 of Code of Ordinances eliminating exemption of antique vehicles
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/11/2011 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/1/2011
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 66-85 AND 66-86 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, ELIMINATING THE EXEMPTION OF ANTIQUE VEHICLES IN SECTION 66-86, SUBPARAGRAPH (3), AND PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PARKING AND STORING OF NONOPERATING ANTIQUE VEHICLES
Sponsors: Code Enforcement
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment
Code sections: Chapter 66 - Traffic & Vehicles
Attachments: 1. Code_of_Ordinances_Existing

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 66-85 AND 66-86 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, ELIMINATING THE EXEMPTION OF ANTIQUE VEHICLES IN SECTION 66-86, SUBPARAGRAPH (3), AND PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PARKING AND STORING OF NONOPERATING ANTIQUE VEHICLES

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WHEREAS, the present Code of Ordinances places no restrictions on the location of non-operating antique vehicles, many of which have been allowed to stand in residential yards for extended periods of time, being an eyesore to the neighborhood community and even contributing to a reduction in nearby property values,

 

NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:

 

SECTION ONE: That Section 66-85 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas be amended to read as follows:

 

It is unlawful to have a non-operating motor vehicle, provided, however, that non-operating vehicles with valid antique licenses will be permitted, but must be contained within an completely enclosed garage or in a residential or business back yard that is visually fenced from adjoining properties.  

 

SECTION TWO -The provision of the Code of Ordinances Section 66-86, subparagraph{3), is repealed.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March, 2011.