Raider74

So as some of you have seen I am in the progress of replacing the body mounts on my 1974 in a thread called "The 1974 Body Mount Project."

Today on my front door I found a notice from the Inspector that I am in violation of code 10.1.something.something.3 for "Storage of a disabled vehicle and/or dismantling of a vehicle" listed as "the Corvette in the front driveway"

The notice says I have 10 days to remove or repair the vehicle or I could be fined $150. I am waiting on the rocker moulding repair kit as well as a new #4 Reinforcement plate from Ecklers in the mail, probably wont be here for another 5 days. I was planning on taking most of April to really finish up this job nicely, but apparently the law wont let you restore a classic Corvette in your driveway. The garage is single car, not big enough for the job.

Anyways, I am not sure what to do about this. For now I have put a car cover over the vehicle so it isn't apparent that it is on jack stands up in the driveway. I would appreciate any advice before I have to abandon the project and just put it all back without any new body mounts...

Here is how it looks:


I thought in America one could take a month to complete a major restoration project on their classic car but the law was on my back within a week of having started this project.

Snoopysvet

I wonder who ratted you out so quickly?

Raphiki

A lot of cities have ordinances against having an inoperable vehicle in open site. Some people just don't appreciate lawn art!

Easy Mike

Check with the folks at city hall. You're up against a local ordinance or a subdivision restriction.

MrJlr

I live in Chino (Southern California) and we have an ordinance like that....my neighbor even got cited for a brown lawn....

But.....it helps keep the neighborhood looking nice...

bryanpl123

That is why I refuse to live in any city limits....I like to use my 4x4, guns, and lay some occasional rubber.. Cities don't have anything to offer, but stink, crowds, and noise...

I hope all goes well for you though.. I would take the above advice and go to city hall and appeal for some sort of exclusion (since it is covered now) or atleast provide an extention.

billcarson

a c3 on jackstands is a work of art.waasumatta with them neighbors.

gbvette62

This is pretty common. Many towns have laws about unregistered vehicles stored outside.

One town near me has large (24"x24"?) bright orange paper warning labels, that they go around the town sticking on the drivers side windshield, of unregistered vehicles. The car can be on the street, in your driveway, or in your back yard! The labels are designed so that they are just about impossible to get off, keeping owners from just pulling them off, and ignoring the notice. The owner has a certain time period (7 days?) to register or move the car, and then the town tows it. This town is no garden spot either, I know because I worked there for years.

70BBvert

Is it registered? Talk to the building department and/or code enforcement. They'll tell you what you need to do to comply. Might just need to put the wheels back on and put it back on the ground.

Sigforty

You were probably ratted out by a neighbor. I would just put some wheels back on the car and move it. If it has wheels and is moved I would say it is operational again and you should not have to worry.

Tally Ho

I'd slap the wheels back on, spin it 180*, and put a current tag on it. Shows movement and current registration. Then go find out who the busy body rat fink neighbour is.

bobs77vet

maybe getting tags for it make all the issues go away

DZRick

You said "The garage is single car, not big enough for the job."

Can you store the car in the garage while you're not working on it and roll it out when you are? I know it's a PIA, but I bet it's not the fact that you are working on it that's the problem. The fact that a project is stored in the driveway might be the only issue.

mikejpss

one word : Neighbor(s).

mysixtynine

Unfortunately you have to work within the limits of the laws...it is what it.. don't let it bother you....if you absolutely cannot get it into the garage then put the wheels on it and jack it up only when you need to work on it again. Sounds like your almost done anyway.

Most ordinance enforcement like this is only done Mon - Fri so you could probably work unmolested during the weekends.

If you think they hate you now..... just wait till you get it on the ground and running... seems like a good time for some side pipes

johnt365

Its got nothing to do with America so please dont try and blame this on Obama.

Its either your HOA (home owners association) or a city ordinance.

Your neighbors would probably like it as well if you put the trash can out back or in the garage. Doing little things may help them to overlook some temporary little things

If its city it could have been a patrol car that noticed it as well.

MrJlr

It's George Bush's fault

73, Dark Blue 454

Yeah,..put wheels on it, turn it around and put a car cover over it. Agree, it wouldn't hurt to call whoever sent you the love letter.

7T1vette

I'm going to suggest that you do the 'unthinkable'....go down to City Hall and discuss your situation with the appropriate official in charge. Don't waste your time with a 'desk clerk'...they can't make any decisions, anyway. Ask who you need to speak with and line up a time to sit and talk. Take some photos of your car and explain what you are doing, when ordered parts are supposed to be there, and when the car should be 'operational'. Then, tell this person that you understand why someone has raised this concern, but that you are a local citizen too, and your intent is to repair the car ASAP. Ask if a waiver (for a specific period of time) can be given. If not, ask what needs to be done to stay in compliance with the local laws.

Unless this person is a total , he/she will probably work with you to help you out. These folks really are trying to do their job, and most will assist a concerned citizen (like you) if given a chance.

AGVI_III

Throw some wheels on it.