As used in this chapter, "inoperable motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven days the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. "Inoperable motor vehicle" shall not include: (i) a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations; (ii) any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use; (iii) to operate historic vehicles over twenty-five (25) years of age; or (iv) to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles. (Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1988: prior code § 24-6-2(A))