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. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e), no more than one (I) inoperable motor vehicle may be kept on any property outside of a fully enclosed building or structure. (d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a licensed business that is regularly engaged in business as an automobile dealer, salvage dealer or scrap processor. Additionally, no automobile repair facility in any zoning district may store outside of a fully enclosed building or structure, any inoperable motor vehicle that is not undergoing active repair with a valid service write-up providing the name of the customer, type of service to be performed, and the anticipated date of completion. If the anticipated date of completion has passed, the owner or operator of the facility shall document on the work order or produce other documentation of the expected date of completion and the reasons for the delay. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if the owner of an inoperable motor vehicle can demonstrate that he is actively restoring or repairing the vehicle, and if the vehicle is shielded or screened from view, the vehicle and one (I) additional vehicle that is being used for the restoration and repair may remain on the property, provided that the additional vehicle is similarly shielded or screened from view. The term "active restoration and repair" shall mean that: . (I) the owner has established a reasonable, written timetable for the repair of the vehicle; and the owner has the necessary parts on hand or on documented order; and the owner has a fully enclosed building or structure where all major repairs will take place. (2) (3) Sec. 23-47. Declaration of Nuisance. The accumulation and storage of an inoperable motor vehicle, trailer or semi- trailer in violation of section 23-46 shall constitute a nuisance detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city. Sec. 23-48. Notice to Remove. (a) If the director finds any inoperable motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer kept or stored in violation of section 23-46, he/she shall make a diligent search and inquiry to determine the record owner of the land upon which the vehicle is located, and shall notify such owner in writing by mail directed to hislher last known mailing address as shown on current real estate and tax assessment records, that a violation has been found and the nature thereof. The director may also place on the vehicle a brightly colored placard, which shall serve as notice to the landowner, and/or the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle is inoperable as defined in paragraph (a) of section 23-46. The notice shall require such owner to cause the vehicle to be brought into compliance, . removed from the property forthwith or be taken to an authorized place of storage. The