A. Stored personal property may be impounded without notice if there is a reasonable belief that it is abandoned, presents an immediate threat to public health or safety, is evidence of a crime, is evidence in a criminal investigation, or is contraband.
B. The city may erect signs in any public area or areas conspicuously stating that any personal property stored in those areas is subject to immediate impoundment. Those signs shall serve to provide the prior notice otherwise required by § 8.44.050C. Personal property unlawfully stored where any such sign has been posted may be immediately impounded.
C. If neither subparagraph A. nor subparagraph B. apply, personal property unlawfully stored in public areas shall be impounded only after a notice is left on, or at or near the location of the personal property, advising that the personal property will be impounded if it is not removed. This notice will specify a time when the personal property will be impounded if it is not removed. Such time shall not be less than forty-eight (48) hours after the notice is left.
(Ord. 1185, passed 10-4-16)