Birchwood |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES |
Chapter 24. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article IX. ABANDONED AND JUNKED VEHICLES |
Division 2. JUNKED VEHICLES, NUISANCE VEHICLES |
§ 24-469. Purpose.
The purpose of this division is to recognize the private and public benefits resulting from the safe, sanitary and attractive maintenance of residential and commercial buildings, yards or vacant areas. Attractive and well-maintained property will enhance the neighborhood and village and provide a suitable environment for increasing physical and monetary values. In order to secure this goal, activities contrary to this ordinance are deemed to constitute a matter of public concern which must be regulated or prescribed through the exercise of the village's police powers.
(Ord. of 5-7-1997, § 10-5-8(intro. ¶))