46.40.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
A. “Abandoned vehicle” means any vehicle or automobile hulk left within the right-of-way of any highway or on the property of another without consent of the owner of such property for a period of twenty-four hours or longer, provided, that a vehicle or hulk shall not be considered abandoned if it is lawfully parked for a period not exceeding seventy-two hours; provided further, that a vehicle or hulk shall not be considered abandoned if its owner or operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is located and so notifies law enforcement officials and requests assistance.
B. “Abandoned junk motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle substantially meeting the following requirements: (RCW 46.52.145(1))
1. Left on private property for more than twenty-four hours without the permission of the person having right to the possession of the property, or on a public street or other property open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking, or upon or within the right-of-way of any road or highway for twenty-four hours or longer;
2. Three years old, or older;
3. Extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: a broken window or windshield, missing wheels, tires, motor or transmission;
4. Apparently inoperable;
5. Without a valid, current registration plate;
6. Having a fair market value equivalent to the scrap therein, only.
C. “Automobile hulk” means any portion or portions of a motor vehicle which is inoperative and cannot be made mechanically operative without additional vital parts and a substantial amount of labor.
D. In addition to the definition of “motor vehicle” and “vehicle” as set forth in RCW 46.04.320 and RCW 46.04.670, the term “vehicle,” for purposes of this chapter, shall include abandoned vehicles, abandoned junk motor vehicles and automobile hulks.
E. “Department” means the Washington State Department of Licensing.
F. “Director” means the Director of the Department of Licensing or the Director’s designee.
G. “Police chief” means the Everett police chief or the police chief’s designee. (Ord. 869-82 § l, 1982.)