(a) It shall be unlawful for a vehicle to park or remain standing upon aircraft apron areas in such a manner that impedes aircraft access into and out of hangars and taxilanes.
(b) Any vehicle which is disabled or which is parked in violation of this section or which represents an operational hazard at the airport may be removed or towed and impounded, all at the operator's or owner's expense and without liability for any damage to the vehicle which may ensue from such removal or towing. Such expense shall be a lien against the vehicle and payment in full therefor shall be a prerequisite to the reclaiming of the vehicle by the operator or owner.
(c) The method of disposition of abandoned or junked motor vehicles or other vehicles shall be as set forth in Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code (Abandoned Motor Vehicles) and §§ 22-301 et seq.
(d) Unless prior arrangements have been made with the Airport Manager, motor vehicles properly parked but which remain at the airports in excess of 30 days may be removed and disposed of by the Airport Manager as provided in Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code and §§ 22-301 et seq. There shall be installed at each entrance to public parking lots on the airports a suitable permanent and legible sign discernible from a distance of 40 feet, which shall read substantially as follows:
"NOTICE: IF VEHICLE IS TO BE PARKED
IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS,
CALL 817-392-5400"
(e) For vehicles rendered inoperable due to collision or other causes:
(1) The owner or person in charge thereof shall have an opportunity to contact a wrecker or tow service and have the vehicle removed from the airport;
(2) If a motor vehicle rendered inoperable is not removed by the owner or person in charge within 48 hours, it shall be impounded and disposed of at the direction of the Airport Manager and in accordance with Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code and §§ 22-301 et seq; and
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the immediate removal of a damaged or inoperable motor vehicle from a traveled road or right-of-way onto a shoulder or other safe place in order to maintain traffic flow and safety.
(f) For motor vehicles without an operator due to arrest or detention of the owner or person in charge thereof:
(1) Where a motor vehicle is without an operator due to the arrest or detention of the owner or person in charge thereof, the vehicle shall be taken to a city vehicle impoundment area;
(2) If the arrested or detained person is confined but makes provision for another person to remove the vehicle within 24 hours, no charges or fees shall accrue against the vehicle unless it has been towed to a city vehicle impoundment area, in which case it shall be subject to the prevailing customary charges for towing, impoundment and storage;
(3) The procedures relating to notification and auction set forth in Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code and §§ 22-301 et seq shall apply; and
(4) Nothing in this section shall authorize the release of a motor vehicle which itself is to be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding or prosecution, which contains or contained any item of evidence to be introduced in a criminal proceeding or prosecution, or which is subject to forfeiture by federal, state or local law enforcement officials.
(Ord. 22838-08-2017, § 2, passed 8-15-2017)