(A) The Police Department, and all members thereof, are hereby authorized to remove and tow away, or have removed and towed away by a commercial towing service at the vehicle owner’s expense, any car or other vehicle illegally parked in any such place where the parked vehicle creates or constitute a traffic hazard, blocks the use of a fire hydrant, or may obstruct the movement of any emergency vehicle.
(B) Any car or other vehicle parked on any street or other area where parking is specifically prohibited under the provisions of the code may also be removed and towed away as herein provided.
(C) Cars or other vehicles so towed away for illegally parking shall be stored in a safe place and shall be restored to the owner or operator of the car or vehicle or operator of such upon the payment of all towing and storage fees and costs incurred as a result of the removal of the car or vehicle. The charges shall constitute a lien against the vehicle.
(Ord. 07-O-01, passed 1-22-2006)