(A) Micromobility vehicles may be impounded by any authorized city employee because:
(1) The micromobility vehicle is in violation of § 125.14.
(2) The micromobility vehicle was found unattended, blocking traffic or public infrastructure, or otherwise compromising public safety.
(3) The micromobility vehicle is part of an unpermitted micromobility vehicle sharing service that is not attended or is found in violation of one or more provisions of this section.
(4) The micromobility vehicle is found in violation of one or more of the terms of a contract or license issued under § 125.11.
(5) The micromobility vehicle is on private property without consent of the property owner and impoundment is requested by the property owner.
(B) All micromobility vehicles found in violation of this section are subject to impoundment without notice to the micromobility sharing service.
(C) Not more than 72 hours after impoundment of any micromobility vehicle, the city shall provide written notice to the owner of the micromobility vehicle, as disclosed by readily identifiable owner contact information attached to the micromobility vehicle. The notice shall be sent by either electronic or US mail. The notice shall contain the full particulars of the impoundment and redemption process. If a micromobility vehicle is redeemed prior to the submission of notice, or if the city is unable to readily identify the owner, then notice need not be sent. Saturdays, Sundays and city holidays are to be excluded from the calculation of the 72 hour period.
(D) All micromobility vehicles impounded under this section shall be subject to an impounded fee that is sufficient to offset the city's costs of enforcement and storage for each such micromobility vehicle. The fee shall be set in the annual fee schedule.
(Ord. 2021-1263, passed 5-10-21)