Alabama § 45-49A-84.01

§ 45-49A-84.01.

The Prichard City Council may declare any of the following to be a public nuisance and require its abatement or removal:

(1) Any weed growing on a street, sidewalk, or private property within the city which:

a. Bears seed of a wingy or downy nature;

b. Grows large enough to become a fire menace when dry; or

c. Is otherwise noxious or dangerous.

(2) Any debris, including furniture, appliances, trash, garbage, glass, metal, or tires, which is abandoned or discarded on a street, sidewalk, or private property within the city and which:

a. Occupies a large area at risk of becoming a fire menace;

b. Is a breeding ground for pests; or

c. Is otherwise noxious or dangerous.

(3)a. Any motor vehicle, trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, or semitrailer that has remained on private property and in view of the general public for 30 days or any greater time period fixed by the city council and is inoperable.

b. Any motor vehicle, trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, or semitrailer shall be inoperable if one of the vehicle’s mechanical components, including the engine, transmission, drive train, or wheels, are missing or are otherwise not functional.

c. An inoperable motor vehicle, trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, or semitrailer may not be deemed a nuisance under any of the following circumstances:

1. The motor vehicle has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.

2. The motor vehicle is on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.

3. The motor vehicle is on the premises of a place of business engaged in the storage and sale of damaged or theft-recovered vehicles for insurers.

4. The motor vehicle is kept in an enclosed building completely shielded from the view of individuals on the adjoining properties.