A. Specified: The purpose of this chapter shall be the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City and their vehicles by imposing reasonable regulations on the use of vehicle immobilization operations within the City limits upon public and private parking facilities.
B. Exceptions: This chapter shall not apply to:
1. Any property owner who immobilizes unauthorized vehicles and does not require any remuneration, monetary or otherwise, for the removal of the immobilization device;
2. The temporary and necessary actions that may be taken by the State, County or City authorities for the emergency needs of the community;
3. The removal of unlicensed or abandoned vehicles from a street, highway, public or private property in compliance with law; or
4. Any private property owner from having an unauthorized vehicle removed by a towing service in compliance with law. (1952 Code § 5-04-01)