Vehicles impounded, stored or held without the consent of the owner or custodian of the vehicle must be protected from theft, vandalism, or damage of any type and the wrecker and towing service operator or his employees or operators will do nothing to render the vehicle inoperable other than to remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle. Items of personal property in the vehicle, but not attached or accessory thereto, will be safeguarded and must be surrendered or delivered to the owner or custodian of the vehicle upon demand or release of the vehicle. (The wrecker or towing service has no lien upon personal property not attached to or accessory to the vehicle.)
(Ord. 2655, passed 8-14-1978)