(A) Except in the case of vehicles towed by order of the Police Department, no relocator may remove a trespassing vehicle without having a relocation authorization form filled out and signed by the person who is requesting the removal. These forms shall be signed and dated at the time of removal. No pre-signed forms shall be used. The relocation authorization shall be those provided by the City Clerk to the relocator at a reasonable cost.
(B) No relocator shall remove a trespassing vehicle from private property unless the person requesting the removal has an interest in the private property.
(C) In addition to other penalties provided for in this code and in addition to other chapters of this code authorizing towing, any police officer or person designated by the Police Chief may authorize removal of a vehicle from public property by towing by a relocator when the vehicle is parked contrary to the provisions of this code and:
(1) Where an official sign is posted designating the area as a tow-away zone; or
(2) Where the vehicle is parked so as to constitute or cause:
(a) An obstruction to the delivery of municipal or emergency services;
(b) An obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or
(c) A clear and present danger to health, safety and welfare.
(D) Issuance of a parking ticket shall not be a prerequisite for vehicle removal authorized by this section.
(1986 Code, § 5.17.070) (Ord. 1269, passed - -1985)