Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, when a vehicle is creating a traffic hazard because of its position in relation to a highway, street or alley, its physical appearance is causing the impeding of traffic, or it otherwise presents a danger to the public health and safety on public or private property, the Mayor, or his or her designate, may authorize and direct the immediate towing and impounding of such vehicle without notice to the owner thereof or other person legally entitled thereto. Immediately thereafter, the owner or other person legally entitled thereto shall be identified and notified in accordance with this chapter. The determination may also be reviewed and the vehicle disposed of in accordance with this chapter; provided that, if it is concluded that such vehicle is not an abandoned vehicle within the meaning of this chapter, such vehicle shall be released without charge to the owner thereof or other person legally entitled thereto.
(Ord. 322, passed 7-14-2014)