For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Any real property located in the commercial zoning district.
DELIVER. Placing a towed motor vehicle in the actual possession of the owner, authorized operator or authorized agent of the owner.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motorized vehicle.
NON-CONSENSUAL TOW. A tow authorized or directed by a person other than the vehicle owner, authorized operator or authorized agent of the owner. A NON-CONSENSUAL TOW includes, but is not limited to:
(1) A private property tow;
(2) Any tow performed contrary to the specific direction of the vehicle owner, authorized operator or authorized agent of the owner; or
(3) Any tow performed without disclosure of the rates and charges to be assessed. This definition shall not apply to non-consensual tows that occur as a result of a vehicle repossession by a lien holder having title to the vehicle.
PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW. The towing of a motor vehicle from private property at the request of the property owner.
TOWING CARRIER. Any person, company, partnership, employees engaged in the business of towing vehicles.
(Ord. 12-09, passed 8-25-09)