A. It is unlawful for any person to maintain an abandoned or junk vehicle on public or private property in such a manner that the vehicle is visible to the general public; provided, however, that this section shall be inapplicable to a vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in conjunction with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, lawful junkyard, vehicle repair business or school training program; further provided, that this section shall be inapplicable to one such vehicle parked on any paved surface of any single-family residence; provided, that such vehicle, except for such times as one or more persons are present and working on such vehicle, is covered by a fitted opaque cover, no vehicle parts or tools are visible and shall have all licenses required by the state of California.

B. Any person who violates any provisions of this section and who had been convicted of such violations less than four times in the preceding twelve-month period shall be guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by:

C. Any person who violates any provisions of this section shall, upon conviction of any fourth or more violation within any twelve-month period, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day during which any violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 5015 § 1, 2020; Ord. 4791 § 3, 2014; Ord. 3187 § 1, 1988)