DISPLAY AND SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES OR MERCHANDISE ON VACANT LOTS

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 10, div. X, ch. 10.78

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.78.010 Definitions.

10.78.010 - Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them, as follows: "Merchandise" means goods or wares, including, but not limited to, produce, nursery stock, ceramics and other similar items. "Parking lot" means an area which is provided for the parking of motor vehicles in connection with a commercial or noncommercial establishment or a multi-family residential development. "Unoccupied lot" means an improved lot or parcel of real property containing one or more structures that are not presently being occupied in connection with a lawful residential or nonresidential use. "Vacant lot" means a lot or parcel of real property which is unimproved. (Ord. 5803 § 1, 2005: Ord. 3934 § 1 (part), 1995: Ord. 3176 § 1 (part), 1985)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.78.020 Unlawful.

10.78.020 - Unlawful. Except as otherwise provided in Section 10.78.030, it is unlawful for any person to sell or to display for the purpose of sale any vehicle or merchandise in or upon any parking lot, vacant lot or unoccupied lot. A violation of this Section may be enforced either by means of a criminal proceeding or as a civil violation under LVMC Chapter 11.10. (Ord. 5803 § 2, 2005: Ord. 5095 § 35, 1998: Ord. 3934 § 1 (part), 1995: Ord. 3176 § 1 (part), 1985)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.78.030 Applicability of Section 10.78.020.

10.78.030 - Applicability of Section 10.78.020. (A) The prohibitions contained in Section 10.78.020 do not apply to any sale or display on a vacant lot or unoccupied lot by the owner of such lot, or in a parking lot by the owner or operator of such lot, if the activity is authorized by and in accordance with the zoning regulations which are applicable to such lot. (B) The prohibitions contained in Section 10.78.020 do not apply to any sale or display on a vacant lot or unoccupied lot by a person other than the owner of such lot, or in a parking lot by a person other than the owner or operator of such lot, if: (1) The activity is authorized by and in accordance with the zoning regulations which are applicable to such lot; (2) The owner, or, if applicable, the operator of such lot has consented in writing to the activity; and (3) The written consent is posted in a conspicuous, readily-visible place at the location of the sale or display or, in the case of a motor vehicle which is equipped with a windshield, on the inside surface of the windshield, facing outward. The written consent must be signed by the owner or, if applicable, the operator of the lot, the name and address of such owner or operator, the name and address of the person or organization for whose benefit the consent is given, the type of display or sale to be permitted and the period for which the consent is given. (C) The prohibitions contained in Section 10.78.020 do not apply to any temporary sale or display by a nonprofit organization which has: (1) Complied with the provisions of State law regarding charitable solicitations; and (2) Obtained and posted a written consent to the activity in accordance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Subsection (B) of this Section. (D) The provisions of Section 10.78.020 do not prohibit the operator of a motor vehicle which is being advertised for sale from parking the vehicle in a parking lot if the circumstances indicate that the vehicle is being parked in connection with the use of the establishment or development to which the parking lot pertains, and not for the purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale. (Ord. No. 6296, § 31, 2-5-14; Ord. 5803 § 3, 2005: Ord. 3934 § 1 (part), 1995: Ord. 3176 § 1 (part), 1985)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.78.040 Authority to remove—Costs to be borne by owner.

10.78.040 - Authority to remove—Costs to be borne by owner. (A) The following are authorized to remove or cause to be removed, to a designated garage or storage area, any motor vehicle which is being displayed in violation of this Chapter if the vehicle has not been removed, or compliance with this Chapter achieved, within twenty-four hours after a written notice to remove is attached to the vehicle: (1) Officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; (2) Officers of the Department of Public Safety; (3) Parking enforcement officers assigned to the Department of Economic and Urban Development; and (4) Employees of the Department of Community Development who are assigned responsibility for code enforcement. (B) The costs of vehicle removal and storage pursuant to Subsection (A) shall be borne by the owner or operator of the vehicle. (Ord. No. 6816, § 110, 8-17-22; Ord. No. 6518, § 14, 4-6-16; Ord. No. 6184, § 16, 3-21-12; Ord. 5803 § 4, 2005: Ord. 3176 § 1 (part), 1985)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.78.050 Violation—Penalty.

10.78.050 - Violation—Penalty. (A) In the case of a criminal prosecution for a violation of Section 10.78.020, any person who is convicted of a violation thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or by any combination of such fine or punishment. (B) In the case of a civil proceeding for a violation of Section 10.78.020, any person in violation thereof shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction, for which the registered owner and the operator of the vehicle shall be liable. Such civil infraction shall be in the amount of one hundred dollars and shall be subject to the rules and procedures contained in LVMC Chapter 11.10. Members of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Public Safety are authorized to immobilize a motor vehicle displayed in violation of this Chapter through the use of an immobilization device, as defined in LVMC 11.02.085, if such motor vehicle does not have valid current license plates and a valid current registration sticker (if required), and its vehicle identification number is not plainly visible from outside such motor vehicle. A fee of fifty dollars shall be recovered from the owner or operator of a motor vehicle prior to the removal of the immobilization device. (Ord. No. 6703, § 16, 10-2-19; Ord. No. 6518, § 15, 4-6-16; Ord. 5803 § 5, 2005: Ord. 3991 § 1, 1996: Ord. 3949 § 1, 1996: Ord. 3176 § 1 (part), 1985)

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