6.05.010 Definitions.
As used in this ordinance, the following mean:
Abandoned vehicle – A vehicle left in circumstances demonstrating its owner never intends to return.
A. A motor vehicle shall be deemed an abandoned vehicle under this definition if it remains upon any street for a period in excess of 48 hours and the motor vehicle:
1. Reasonably appears incapable of self propulsion; or
2. Does not display a current registration plate or a current trip permit; or
3. Is on a street and is not registered to a person at the address of property on the same side of the street that abuts the part of the street upon which the motor vehicle is located; or
4. Is on public property other than a street without the consent of the owner, occupant and any other person in lawful possession of the public property.
B. A trailer shall be deemed an abandoned vehicle under this definition if it remains upon any street for a period in excess of 24 hours and the trailer:
1. Does not display a current registration plate or a current trip permit, unless exempt from registration under provision of Oregon law; or
2. Is on a street and no right of control over the trailer exists in a person or relative of a person who owns property or resides at property that is on the same side of the street that abuts the part of the street upon which the trailer is located; or
3. Is on public property other than a street without the consent of the owner, occupant and any other person in lawful possession of the public property.
Hazardous vehicle – A vehicle left in a location or in a condition that constitutes an immediate and continuous hazard to the health, safety or welfare of person or property. The term includes, but is not limited to, vehicles blocking fire hydrants, vehicles with leaking gas tanks, vehicles with an audible anti-theft alarm system that has sounded in excess of 20 minutes, vehicles located in violation of the Fire Prevention Code in effect within the City of Beaverton, vehicles blocking a public or private right-of-way, and vehicles occupying parking spaces designated for police parking only.
Law enforcement officer – A law enforcement officer of the City or other City employee authorized to enforce this ordinance.
Motor vehicle – A vehicle that is self propelled or designed for self propulsion.
Owner – A person with an individual or joint claim in or ownership of a legal or equitable interest in a vehicle.
Private garage – A private storage yard, garage or other storage place selected by the City.
Public property – Real property that is owned, leased, rented or lawfully used or operated by the state, a county, City or other governmental entity.
Vehicle – Any device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street, including vehicles that are propelled or powered by any means. [BC 6.05.010, amended by Ordinance No. 3278, 8/17/82; amended by Ordinances No. 3302, 11/3/82, Ordinance No. 3427, 1/22/85, Ordinance No. 3539, 10/21/86, Ordinance No. 4053 § 7, 8/2/99, Ordinance No. 4223 § 2, Ordinance No. 4507, 4/20/09]