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11.44.020 in this Chapter, constitutes a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 1995; Prior Code Art. 1 § 5-7.02) 11.44.030 Definitions: As used in this Chapter: A. "Abandoned" means a vehicle, or any part thereof, that is: 1) parked, stored or left on public property in such inoperable or neglected condition that the owner's intention to relinquish all rights or interest in it may be reason- ably concluded; or 2) wrecked, disman- tled or inoperative and is parked, stored or left on public or private property, except as provided in Section 11.44.040 of this Chapter. B. "Chief of Police" means the Chief of Police or Chief of Police's designee. C. "City Manager" means the City Manager or City Manager's designee. D. "Dismantled" means a vehicle that is in violation of California Vehicle Code section 24002. E. "Highway" means a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. "Highway" includes "street". F. "Inoperative" means a vehicle that is: 1. Mechanically incapable of being driven safely on a public street or high- way; or 2. Prohibited from being operated on a public street or highway under the California Vehicle Code section 4000, 5202, 24002, or 40001, concerning license plates, registration, equipment, safety and related matters. G. "Owner of the land" means the owner of the land on which the vehicle, or parts thereof, is located, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. H. "Owner of the vehicle" means the last registered owner and legal owner of record. I. "Vehicle" means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. J. "Wrecked vehicle" means a vehicle that is damaged to such an extent that it cannot be operated safely on a public street or highway. (Ord. 1797 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1643 § 1, 1995; Prior Code Art. 1 § 5-7.03) 11.44.040 Exemptions From Chapter Authority: This Chapter shall not apply to: A. A vehicle, or parts thereof, which is completely enclosed within a build- ing in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or B. A vehicle, or parts thereof, which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, a junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the operation of a lawfully conducted business or commercial enterprise. Nothing in this Section shall author- (Pleasanton April 2000) 276