A. If the HPC chooses to immobilize a vehicle with a boot as allowed by section 8-21-2 of this chapter, then the HPC shall conspicuously affix to such vehicle a notice in writing notifying the owner, driver or person in charge of the vehicle:
1. That the vehicle has been immobilized by the city for violation of one or more provisions of this title;
2. That release from immobilization may be obtained at a designated place;
3. That unless arrangements are made for the release of the vehicle within forty eight (48) hours, the vehicle will be impounded and towed as provided in section 8-21-1 of this chapter; and
4. That removing or attempting to remove the immobilization device from the vehicle, or removing or attempting to move the vehicle from the place at which the immobilization device was affixed to the vehicle before a release is obtained is unlawful. (Ord. 3011, 2-14-2005)
B. It is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 1-3-1 of this code for any person to remove or attempt to remove any immobilization device or to move any immobilized vehicle from the place at which the immobilization device was affixed to the vehicle before a release is obtained from the HPC. An immobilized vehicle may not be released by the HPC until a fee for the immobilization is paid, together with payment of all outstanding parking fines, or posting of bond as allowed by subsection 8-21-4B of this chapter. (Ord. 3177, 6-10-2013, eff. 7-15-2013)
C. If the vehicle remains immobilized for a period of forty eight (48) hours and a release has not been obtained, then the HPC may have the vehicle impounded and towed as provided in section 8-21-1 of this chapter. (Ord. 3011, 2-14-2005)