A vehicle which is parked in violation of any provision of this code in such manner that it endangers the public or obstructs traffic, or which is abandoned, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. In addition to placing a traffic ticket or parking violation notice on said vehicle, the city may remove or cause said vehicle to be removed to the vehicle pound. The owner or operator of any vehicle which has been removed may have said vehicle released by paying all violation charges at the Parking Violations Bureau, which are due against said vehicle and paying all costs of impoundment to the towing contractor of the city. Any lienholder may claim an impounded vehicle by entering into an indemnity agreement with the city to save harmless from any and all liability the city may incur at the hands of the registered owner for releasing said vehicle to said lienholder, and upon paying all charges due against said vehicle. The aforementioned charges shall include, but not be limited to, all parking violation charges outstanding against the vehicle, and all costs of impoundment.
(Ord. effective 12-16-2016)