(A) Impoundment. The city may impound a motor vehicle parked, stopped or standing upon the street or public way within the city in violation of an ordinance or statute prohibiting parking, stopping or standing in the location, manner or at the time the vehicle is cited or for any other lawful reason.
(B) Charges. The city in addition to the fines levied for the parking or traffic offense may by ordinance impose reasonable towing, handling, and storage charges upon the impounded vehicle.
(C) Conditions for release. The city may condition the release of an impounded vehicle upon the payment of the towing, handling and storage charges imposed thereon unless the owner or other person entitled to possession challenges the validity of the impoundment pursuant to § 72.40 of this code. The vehicle may be released to the owner or other person entitled to possession only upon proof of ownership or right to possession. The city may require reasonable security, bond or other assurances of indemnification from a person who is not the registered owner of the vehicle prior to releasing the vehicle to such person.
(Ord. 2011-2, passed 3-14-11)