The governing body finds that junked, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative or abandoned vehicles affect the health, safety and general welfare of citizens of the city because they:

A. Serves as a breeding ground for flies, mosquitoes, rats and other insects and rodents;

B. Are a danger to persons, particularly children, because of broken glass, sharp metal protrusions, insecure mounting on blocks, jacks or other supports;

C. Are a ready source of fire and explosion;

D. Encourage pilfering and theft;

E. Constitute a blighting influence upon the area in which they are located;

F. Constitute a fire hazard because they frequently block access for fire equipment to adjacent buildings and structures. (Ord. G-962 § 1 (part), 2004)