A. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, or as set forth in this section, no owner, lien holder, or other person shall be legally entitled to take possession of a vehicle impounded under this chapter until the administrative penalty and any fees or costs that are applicable have been paid.
B. A person with a lien of record against an impounded vehicle may obtain possession of the vehicle if formal foreclosure proceedings have been initiated, provided that the lienholder agrees in writing to pay from the net proceeds of any foreclosure sale, the administrative penalty, plus the applicable fees and costs imposed under this chapter. (Ord. 21-0110, 1-11-2021)