(a) Any vehicle which has been impounded pursuant to Chapter 303 of this Code shall be released to the owner or other person lawfully entitled to possession upon the occurrence of one of the following:
(1) If an answer to a summons and complaint is made and the answer admits the commission of the infraction, payment of the fines and penalties prescribed by Sections 309.04 and 309.05 of this Code, towing, storage and impound fees, and administrative fees and costs shall be made with respect to the infraction for which the vehicle was impounded.
(2) If an answer to the summons and complaint is made and the answer admits with explanation the commission of the parking infraction, payment shall be made or a bond shall be posted or cash shall be deposited equal in amount to the payment specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section.
(3) If an answer to the summons and complaint is made and the answer denies the commission of such infraction, a bond shall be posted, or cash shall be deposited equal in amount to the payment specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section.
(b) No vehicle shall be released pursuant to this section unless the person claiming ownership or lawful possession has satisfied all unpaid parking infraction judgments.
(c) No vehicle shall be released pursuant to this section unless the person claiming ownership or lawful possession produces proof of identity and ownership.
(d) Any bond posted or cash deposited for the release of a vehicle under this section shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(Ord. 111-2016. Passed 10-3-16.)