(A) Size. Storage facilities should be of sufficient size to store the anticipated vehicle being towed, while exercising the proper process and liens. Storage area should comply with Indiana law and local ordinances.
(B) Security.
(1) Every effort should be made to provide a safe environment with reasonable prevention of theft or vandalism.
(2) Inside storage must be available for a determined number of vehicles awaiting the legal process to protect the evidence.
(3) A privacy fence shall be placed around the impound area to conceal and blind the view into the yard.
(C) Vehicle release. Vehicles should only be released after all police release fees, towing and storage fees are paid. All other vehicles will be disposed of through lien sales and are either scrapped or sold publicly by statute, in accordance with the pertaining laws.
(D) Property release. Vehicles unpaid or not released, that remain in storage will only have an owner’s personal effects (prescriptions, eyeglasses, medical equipment, house keys, and pets) released to the consumer. All other property remains as part of the vehicle and its lien.
(Ord. 4513, passed 9-20-04)