If a vehicle that has been impounded by the city pursuant to this article is still under impoundment seven days from the time at which notice prescribed by this chapter has been mailed to the registered owner and the owner has not requested a hearing pursuant to §§ 8-5-2-1 et seq., or obtained the release of the vehicle by paying impoundment charges within the 30-day period established in §§ 8-5-2-1 et seq., the vehicle shall be deemed abandoned and the Mayor shall dispose of such vehicle pursuant to § 8-5-2-12. Disposal shall be stayed if a timely request is made for a hearing.
(Ord. 25-2003)