Where a vehicle is abandoned on or within any public street, public parking lot or other public way or place, or on any private property within the city without the consent or acquiescence of the owner of such property or other person in lawful possession thereof, the chief of police may cause such vehicle to be removed from such property, stored and disposed of in the manner provided for by Article 2, Chapter 10, Division 11 of the Vehicle Code (commencing with Section 22700).
However, where a vehicle is abandoned on private property within the city with the consent or acquiescence of the owner of such property or other person in lawful possession thereof and constitutes a public nuisance, such vehicle shall be removed and disposed of by the city building official in the manner provided in Title 1 of this code for the abatement of public nuisances.
(Ord. 2119)