For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Abandoned means any personal property which has been left upon any street, alley, park, sidewalk or other real property owned by the city in the city without the owner or person having possession of the personal property having first obtained the permission of the City Police Department to leave the personal property in that place; or where the personal property shall have been left in any of the places in the city with the permission of the City Police Department, but the owner or person entitled to possession thereof has refused to move the personal property, after having been given 10 days’ notice by the City Police Department to remove the same.
Costs means the expense of removing, storing or selling abandoned personal property.
Owner means any individual, firm or corporation, or unincorporated association with a claim, either individually or jointly; ownership; or any interest, legal or equitable, in the personal property.
Personal Property means any movable property or chattels except an abandoned vehicle, as regulated under Chapter 10.08 of this Code.