The Chief of Police may remove or cause to be removed any junk automobile or abandoned vehicle, or parts of either, from any unenclosed private property after having notified in writing the owner or occupant of the property of his or her intention to do so at least 48 hours prior to the removal. The notice shall be served personally upon the owner or occupant of the property, if occupied, or may be posted in a conspicuous place upon vacant or unoccupied property. Junk automobiles or abandoned vehicles, or parts of either, shall be removed to the automobile pound and disposed of in accordance with law. The removal by the Chief of Police shall not excuse or relieve any person of the obligation imposed by this subchapter to keep his or her property free from storage or accumulation of junk automobiles or abandoned vehicles, or parts of either, nor from the penalties for violation thereof.
(Ord. 293, passed 10-27-1964)