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declared to be a public nuisance creating hazard to the health and safety of the public because they invite plundering, create fire hazards, attract vermin, and present � physical dangers to the safety and well being of children and other citizens. The � accumulation and outside storage of such vehicles is in the nature of rubbish, litter and unsightly debris and is a blight on the landscape and a detriment to the environment. It shall be unlawful for a person to pile, store ar keep wrecked, junked or abandoned motor vehicles on private or public properiy. 2. Vehicles Impeding Traffic Flow: Any vehicle, whether occupied or not that is found stopped, standing or parked in violation of any ordinance or State statute; or that is reported stolen; or that is found impeding firefighting, snow removal or plowing or the orderly flow of traffic is declared to be a public nuisance. 3. Vehicles Impeding Road and Utility Repair: Any vehicle which is impeding public road or utility repair, construction or maintenance activities after reasonable notice of the improper activities has been given to the vehicle owner or user at least twelve (12) hours in advance, is declared to be a public nuisance. 4. Vehicles Without License Plates: Except where expressly permitted by state law, any vehicle shall be deemed to be junked or abandoned if said vehicle does not have attached thereto a valid and current license plate issued by the proper State agency. (Ord.1288, 8-4-2003) P. Abatement of Vehicles: l. Impounding: Any police officer or other duly authorized person may order any vehicle constituting a public nuisance to be immediately removed and/or impounded. The impounded vehicle shall be surrendered to the duly identified owner by the towing contractor only upon payment of the required impound, towing and storage fees. 2. Sale: Notice and sale of any vehicle impounded under this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 168B governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles. (Ord. 1162, 7-10-95) 407.03: NUISANCES AFFECTING PEACEAND SAFETY: The following are declared to be nuisances affecting public peace and safety: A. Snow On Nonmotorized Pathways: On all properties with off-the-road, nonmotorized pathways, except nontax exempt R-1 or R-2 properties, ice and snow shall be removed from the nonmotorized pathway within twelve (12) hours after snow and ice have ceased to be deposited thereon. (Ord. 925, 5-9-83) �. Low Wires: All wires which are strung less than fifteen feet (159) above the surface of any public street or alley. �'. Dangerous Buildings: All buildings, walls and other structures which have been damaged by fire, decay or otherwise to an extent exceeding on�half (1/2) their original value or which are so situated as to endanger the safety of the public. �- Explosives: All explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances or materials stored or accumulated in any manner or in any amount other than that provided by law. �. Noises: All unnecessary noises and annoying vibrations. F_ Radio Aerials: Radio aerials strung or erected in any manner except that provided by law. (Ord. 207, 11-9-55) �. Storage of Wood: The storage of any wood or wood product used or intended to be used as fire wood on residential properties within the City unless wood piles are erected, located and maintained in a safe and orderly fashion: l. In neat and secure stacks elevated six inches (6") off the ground; 1��