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Council weighs citywide yard‑parking ban and junk‑vehicle enforcement; staff warns of enforcement and equity challenges
Summary
Staff outlined the existing junk‑motor‑vehicle ordinance, towing costs (~$75/vehicle; ~$5,500 annual towing expense) and options for a citywide ban on yard parking. Council discussed exemptions for small lots, enforcement capacity (five code officers) and potential unintended consequences for narrow streets and low‑income residents.
City planning and code staff led a workshop on junk motor vehicles (JMVs) and a potential citywide prohibition on yard parking.
Staff summarized current JMV procedures: vehicles that are inoperable or lack valid registration may be cited and removed after notice (72 hours on public property, 30 days on private property). If a certified notice is not remedied, the city may seek a judge’s order to tow and…
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