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2010 Thibodaux Zoning ReviewCommentsThe best way to handle junked vehicles and other junk itemsis through those processes spelled out in Louisiana legislation.These state laws are the guide for these kinds of regulations butthere are some that apply to cities and some to parishes. Somemay apply to both. Successful examples can be found elsewherein similar or surrounding communities. It is suggested that thecity review the state laws with their attorney to determine whichapply to Thibodaux.Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:1728.2. Procedure for disposal of junk vehicles…C. As used in this Section:(2) “Junk vehicle” means a vehicle in such a state of deterioration that it cannot be profitably restored and has a fair market value offive hundred dollars or less by using the rough trade-in value shown in the most recent National Automobile Dealers AssociationGuide.(3) “Owner-operator” means a person or legal entity who owns or operates a business engaged in the towing or storage ofvehicles, and has a vehicle licensed as a towing vehicle under R.S. 32:1716.D. Each owner-operator who possesses a vehicle which meets the criteria set forth in Paragraph (C)(2) of this Section may makeapplication for crushing of the vehicle at the expiration of thirty days or make application for dismantling of the vehicle at theexpiration of thirty days from mailing of the notice, by certificate of mailing, on a form provided by the Department of PublicSafety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, upon satisfaction and submission of each of the following requirements:…HammondSec. 20-17. Art. II. Abandoned, Junked, or Inoperative Vehicles and Mobile Homes(d) When a junked, abandoned, wrecked or used motor vehicle has been located on private property for a period in excess of thirty(30) days, or when a vehicle is determined to be an abandoned vehicle, the department or official shall be authorized to send aletter by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, ordering the owner or occupant of said property to remove or enclosevehicle within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of said letter. In the event the letter is not deliverable, the department orofficial shall place a notice on said abandoned vehicle providing for a period of ten (10) days to remove or relocate such vehicle(s).After the expiration of the time provided for above without further notice to owner or reputed possessor, the city shall be authorizedto have said vehicle removed from said property and tow or convey it to a scrap or junk dealer for purchase by said dealer asscrap or junk or for storage at a designated pound.PinevilleARTICLE I.5. ABANDONED VEHICLESSec. 9-8. Definitions.(1) Abandoned, junked, or wrecked motor vehicles. Any motor vehicles which is totally inoperable, left unattended on any unusedportion of any occupied lot, neutral ground, street or sidewalk, or vacant lot and is so damaged or dismantled as to be a total loss.Sec. 9-9. Keeping prohibited vehicles; declared nuisance.It is unlawful for any person to keep or deposit, or allow be keeping or depositing, abandoned, stripped, wrecked or junked vehicleson property situated within the municipality, and the presence of abandoned, stripped, wrecked, or junked vehicles is herebydeclared to be a public nuisanceSec. 9-12. Removal.The City of Pineville may remove and dispose of abandoned, wrecked, or junked motor vehicles as allowed by Louisiana lawincluding, but not limited to, the provisions of R.S. 32:476 and R.S. 33:4876.45