This chapter shall not apply to:

    A.    A vehicle or part thereof which is completely enclosed within a lawful building in a manner such that it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or

    B.    A vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, or junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the operation of a lawfully conducted business or commercial enterprise;

    C.    A vehicle that has been proven operable to the Planning Director or designee within a 6-month period;

    D.    A vehicle that qualifies as a horseless carriage or historical vehicle.

    Nothing in this section shall authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under provisions of law other than Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650) of Division ii of the Vehicle Code and this chapter. Possession of a “Non-Operative” status with the Department of Motor Vehicles does not exempt vehicles from this ordinance. (Ord. 2003-11 § 1 (part): Prior gen. code 3-136.3)