New Franklin Definitions ordinance (§ 217.010)

As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set out herein:

ABANDONED PROPERTY: Any unattended or unlicensed motor vehicle, trailer, all-terrain vehicle, outboard motor or vessel removed or subject to removal from public or private property as provided in this Chapter, whether or not operational. For any vehicle towed from the scene of an accident at the request of law enforcement and not retrieved by the vehicle's owner within five (5) days of the accident, the agency requesting the tow shall be required to write an abandoned property report or a criminal inquiry and inspection report.

PERSON: Any natural person, corporation or other legal entity.

RIGHT-OF-WAY: The entire width of land between the boundary lines of a public road or State highway, including any roadway.

ROADWAY: That portion of a public road or State highway ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.

TOWING COMPANY: Any person or entity which tows, removes or stores abandoned property.