Parking Ordinances

Overview of Borough Regulations

The provided documents outline the current and previous regulations regarding abandoned vehicles and junked automobiles within the Borough of Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The text includes Ordinance No. 1243, which amends the existing code, and Ordinance No. 1218, which established the original rules.

Ordinance No. 1243 (Amendment)

Date Enacted: May 8, 2006

This document serves as an amendment to the existing "Abandoned and Junk Car Ordinance" (Ordinance No. 1218). Its primary purpose is to update the legal definition of an "Abandoned Vehicle. "

• Reaffirmation: The Borough Council reaffirms Ordinance 1218 in its entirety, except for the specific changes made in this document.
• Repealer: Any previous ordinances or resolutions inconsistent with this new amendment are repealed.
• Effective Date: The ordinance becomes effective on the earliest date allowed by law.

Ordinance No. 1218 (Original Code)

Date Enacted: November 8, 2004

This document established the current framework for vehicle storage and parking. It repealed the older Ordinance No. 1040 ("Junk Car Ordinance") and replaced it with stricter regulations.

Definitions

• Abandoned Vehicle: A vehicle parked on a public street or alley for more than 48 hours that is unattended and lacks:
  • A valid registration plate.
  • A certificate of inspection.
  • An ascertainable vehicle I. D. number.
  • Note: It also includes any vehicle parked for 48 hours without the owner's consent.
• Junked Automobile: A vehicle with no valid registration or inspection that has been stripped, partially disassembled, inoperable, or immovable. It is considered junked if parked on a public street for 48 hours or on private property for more than 30 days.

Junked Vehicle Regulations

It is unlawful to park or store a junked vehicle on public property (including streets and alleyways). However, up to one junked vehicle may be stored on private property if the owner resides there and meets specific conditions:

• Permit Required: Owners must obtain a semi-annual permit from the Borough. The cost is established by the Borough and indicates if the vehicle is being restored or intended for off-street use.
• Cover Required: Any junked vehicle stored on private property must be constantly covered by an automobile/motor vehicle cover specifically sold for that purpose. If a specific cover is not manufactured for the vehicle type, police regulations apply.