(A)
An Enforcement Officer may immediately take custody of and tow a vehicle without prior notice if the vehicle:
(1) Constitutes a hazard or obstruction to motor vehicle traffic; or
(2) The vehicle was in possession of a person taken into custody by an Officer and no other reasonable disposition of the vehicle is available and the vehicle constitutes a hazard or obstruction, or is a target for vandalism or theft; or
(3) The vehicle has been reported stolen; or
(4) The vehicle bears license plates not issued for the vehicle according to the records of the Department of Transportation; or
(5) The vehicle is parked in a designated fire lane and prevents access of emergency vehicles.
(B) The owner of the vehicle shall be responsible for the costs of towing and storing the vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 6.615) (Ord. 2020-01, passed 1-27-2020)