(A) When a vehicle or trailer is found in violation of § 74.02, the Enforcement Officer shall affix a pre-tow notice to the vehicle or trailer at least 24 hours prior to taking the vehicle or trailer into custody, excluding holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
(B) The pre-tow notice shall state:
(1) The vehicle or trailer is in violation of § 74.02;
(2) The vehicle or trailer may be taken into custody and towed if it is not removed before the date set by the city;
(3) The telephone number and address of the Police Department to obtain further information;
(4) If the vehicle or trailer is taken into custody and towed by the city, it will be subject to towing and storage charges and a lien will attach to the vehicle or trailer and its contents;
(5) The vehicle or trailer and its contents may be sold to satisfy the costs of towing and storage if the charges are not paid;
(6) The owner or person having an interest in the vehicle or trailer is entitled to a pre-tow hearing;
(7) If a pre-towing hearing is requested, the vehicle will not be towed until the Municipal Court makes a determination;
(8) The owner, possessor or person having an interest in the vehicle may also challenge the reasonableness of any towing and storage charges at the hearing; and
(9) That a hearing must be requested in writing and delivered to the Municipal Court within 72 hours.
(C) This section does not apply to vehicles towed without notice pursuant to § 74.04.
(Prior Code, § 6.625) (Ord. 2024-04, passed 3-18-2024)