“Abandoned vehicle” means any vehicle, automobile, or automobile hulk left within the exterior boundaries of the YIR, on Tribal land, any public roadway, or the property of another either without the consent of the owner of said land or in such a manner that it creates a public nuisance. A vehicle shall be deemed per se abandoned if there is no visible current registration on the license plate and/or no license plates. The fact that a motor vehicle has been so left without permission or notification is prima facie evidence of abandonment. Where the owner of the vehicle is temporarily unable to remove the vehicle, it shall not be deemed abandoned until 30 days have passed following the date of issuance of a citation.

“Building” means any enclosure having a roof. This definition includes garages, carports, sheds, and maintenance facilities.

“Nuisance” means vehicles, vehicle parts, or vehicle hulks that create a condition either on the land or within a community that is patently dangerous, offensive, annoying, or that, by its mere presence, is either unpleasant or unhealthy.

“Public roadway” means a way or location, of whatever nature, that is publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. A public roadway can include both highways and streets, whether privately owned, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-owned, state- or county-owned.

“Solid fence” means fencing constructed of brick, wood planks, or another material which obstructs the line of sight and which is not readily over-perched by children.

“Vehicle abatement officer” shall be the title given to any staff of the Yurok Tribe Public Safety Department, the Yurok Tribe Environmental Program, the BIA Police, or any other staff so designated by Tribal Council to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 8 § 3, adopted, 9/9/2004.]