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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

7.17.040 EXEMPTIONS.

(a) This chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1) A vehicle, or parts thereof, which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner so that it is not visible from the highway or other public or private property;

(2) A vehicle, or parts thereof, which is located behind a solid fence six (6) feet in height or which is not plainly visible from a highway;

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

(b) 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 11 of the Vehicle Code, this chapter and Chapter 7.16 of the Municipal Code.