A. Chapter 46.55 RCW and RCW 46.55.240, as now enacted or hereafter amended, provide the authority for the City to adopt laws relating to the removal of junk vehicles, parts thereof and automobile hulks. It is the intent of the City that the greatest possible powers be granted to the City Code Enforcement Officer and/or its Police Department to facilitate the removal of junk vehicles from private property within the City.

B. The keeping of junk vehicles or parts thereof or automobile hulks on public or private property within the corporate limits of the City is declared to be a public nuisance, except as provided for herein. Such public nuisance may be abated as provided in Chapter 8.14. (Ord. 3027, 5/23/23; Ord. 2305, 3/27/07; Ord. 1209, 1986)