The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the Village Manager or his or her designee shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be "abandoned" on the public streets and highways within the municipality and on property owned by the municipality. The Village Manager or his or her designee shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of "abandoned," "hazardous" or "junked motor vehicles" located on private property. The village may, on an annual basis, contract with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store, and dispose of abandoned vehicles, hazardous vehicles and junked motor vehicles in compliance with this chapter and applicable state laws. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the legal authority or powers of officers of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and/or Fire Department in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 3-8-21)