A. Abandonment And Removal; Highways:
1. The abandonment of a motor vehicle or other vehicle or any part thereof on any highway in unincorporated Grundy County is unlawful and subject to penalties as set forth herein.
2. When a motor vehicle or other vehicle is abandoned or left unattended or rendered inoperable on a highway in unincorporated Grundy County for ten (10) hours or more, its removal by a towing service may be authorized by order of the county sheriff.
3. When an abandoned, unattended or inoperable motor vehicle or other vehicle is creating a traffic hazard because of its position in relation to the highway or its physical appearance or presence is impeding traffic, its immediate removal from the highway by a towing service may be authorized by order of the county sheriff. (Ord., 7-11-1989)
B. Abandonment And Removal From Other Than Highways: The abandonment of a motor vehicle or other vehicle or any part thereof on private or public property, other than a highway, in view of the general public, anywhere in the county is unlawful. A motor vehicle or other vehicle or any part thereof so abandoned on private property may be authorized for removal by or upon the order of the county sheriff, after a waiting period of seven (7) days or more has expired or may be removed immediately if determined to be a hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle. (Ord., 7-11-1989; amd. 2004 Code)
C. Removal Costs To Owner: When a vehicle removed from either public or private property is authorized by order of the county sheriff, the owner of the vehicle will be responsible for all towing costs and other expenses of the disposition or storage thereof whether incurred by the county or the county sheriff. (Ord., 7-11-1989)